Status of Forces Agreement
/ˈsteɪtəs əv ˈfɔːrsɪz əˈɡriːmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A bilateral or multilateral treaty establishing the legal status of military forces stationed in a foreign country.
The status of forces agreement defined the rights and immunities of the troops deployed abroad.
Forms
- status of forces agreement
- statuses of forces agreement
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Commentary
Drafting should clearly specify jurisdictional privileges and responsibilities of foreign troops to avoid diplomatic disputes.
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