Most-Favored-Nation Treatment

/ˌmoʊst ˈfeɪvərd ˈneɪʃən ˈtriːtmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A principle in international trade and treaty law requiring a party to provide any concessions, privileges, or immunities granted to one nation to all other parties to the agreement equally.
    The treaty ensures that each member receives most-favored-nation treatment, preventing discrimination among trading partners.

Forms

  • most-favored-nation treatment

Commentary

Typically used in trade agreements to guarantee non-discriminatory trading terms among signatories.

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