Treaty Obligations
/ˈtriːti ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) Legal duties and commitments that states or parties must fulfill under the terms of a treaty.
The treaty obligations require the countries to reduce carbon emissions.
Forms
- treaty obligation
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Commentary
Use ‘treaty obligations’ to emphasize binding duties arising specifically from treaties as distinct from other sources of international legal obligations.
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