Reservations
/ˌrɛz.ərˈveɪ.ʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Provisions made to exclude or limit legal rights, obligations, or claims in treaties or contracts.
The treaty included reservations to certain articles to safeguard national interests.
- (n.) Claims or qualifications expressed by a party to limit the effect of an agreement or statement.
The state entered reservations to the agreement, clarifying its position.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'reservations' often refer to unilateral statements that modify the legal obligations arising from treaties or contracts; clarity in drafting is essential to avoid ambiguity.
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