North Atlantic Treaty
/ˈnɔrθ ætˈlæntɪk ˈtrit̬i/
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- (n.) A multilateral treaty signed in 1949 establishing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a collective defense alliance among member states in North America and Europe.
The North Atlantic Treaty committed its signatories to mutual defense in response to an armed attack against any one of them.
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Commonly cited in international law and security contexts; precise reference to the treaty text is advised when drafting.
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