Treaty Interpretation
/ˈtriːti ˌɪntərprɪˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (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
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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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