Multilateral Treaty
/ˌmʌltɪˈlætərəl ˈtriːti/
Definitions
- (n.) A treaty concluded between three or more sovereign states, establishing international rights and obligations among them.
The multilateral treaty on climate change was ratified by over 190 countries.
Forms
- multilateral treaties
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Commentary
Used to distinguish agreements involving multiple parties from bilateral treaties; clarity in the number of parties helps in treaty classification and application.
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