Treaty Act
/ˈtriːti ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legislative act that enacts, incorporates, or governs treaties within a jurisdiction's legal system.
The Treaty Act governs how international agreements are implemented domestically.
- (n.) A statute that outlines the procedures for ratifying and enforcing treaties made by the executive branch.
Under the Treaty Act, treaties require parliamentary approval before becoming law.
Forms
- treaty act
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Commentary
The term commonly designates legislation enabling treaties to have domestic legal effect; distinctions may exist between jurisdictions regarding procedural details.
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