Treaty Rights
/ˈtriːti raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal entitlements derived from a treaty between sovereign entities, often protecting specific rights of indigenous peoples or states.
The indigenous group asserted their treaty rights to hunt on ancestral lands.
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- treaty rights
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Commentary
Treaty rights are often emphasized in the context of indigenous law, requiring precise reference to treaty language to determine scope and limitations.
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