WT glossary terms

Browse full definitions for every WT term in the Amicus glossary.

Wto

/ˌdʌbəl.juː.tiːˈoʊ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade between nations.
    The WTO facilitates negotiations and dispute resolution among member countries to ensure smooth trade relations.

Forms

  • wto

Commentary

Often referenced in international trade law, WTO decisions influence national trade policies and legal frameworks.


Wto Agreement

/ˌdʌbəljuː-tiː-ˈəʊ əˈɡriːmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A multilateral treaty establishing the World Trade Organization, setting rules for international trade.
    The WTO Agreement aims to facilitate smooth trade relations among its member countries.

Forms

  • wto agreement
  • wto agreements

Commentary

Often referenced collectively as a set of agreements; precise terminology is important to distinguish it from individual treaties under the WTO framework.


Wto Dispute Settlement

/ˌdʌsˈpjut ˈsɛtlmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A formal mechanism established under the World Trade Organization for resolving trade disputes between member states through consultation, adjudication, and enforcement.
    The WTO dispute settlement system ensures members comply with agreed trade rules.

Forms

  • wto dispute settlement

Commentary

The WTO dispute settlement is distinctive for its binding rulings and enforced compliance, unlike many international dispute mechanisms.

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