Treaty Interpretation

/ˈtriːti ˌɪntərprɪˈteɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The process of determining the meaning and scope of the provisions of a treaty under international law.
    The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties provides rules for treaty interpretation.

Forms

  • treaty interpretation

Commentary

Treaty interpretation primarily relies on the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969) and principles such as textual analysis, context, and subsequent agreements or practice.

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