Party State
/ˈpɑːrti steɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A state or nation that is a formal participant in a treaty, agreement, or international law obligation.
The party states agreed to the terms of the treaty during the summit meeting.
Forms
- party state
- party states
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Commentary
Typically used in international law contexts to denote entities bound by treaty obligations.
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