Treaty Offense
/ˈtriːti ˈɒfɛns/
Definitions
- (n.) An act that violates the provisions of an international treaty, constituting a breach of treaty obligations.
The unauthorized military action was considered a treaty offense by the affected states.
Forms
- treaty offense
- treaty offenses
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Commentary
Treaty offenses typically arise under international law and may entail state responsibility or individual criminal liability, depending on the treaty context.
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