Unclos
/ˈʌnklɒs/
Definitions
- (n.) The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, an international treaty establishing legal framework for marine and maritime activities.
The dispute over maritime boundaries was resolved according to provisions of UNCLOS.
Forms
- unclos
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Commentary
UNCLOS is commonly cited by its acronym in legal texts; when drafting, define acronym on first use for clarity.
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