Treaty
Treaty
A Treaty (pronounced: /ˈtriːti/) is a formal and binding written agreement entered into by actors in international law, usually sovereign states and international organizations. Its name comes from the Latin 'treatise', which means 'to handle, deal with or manage'.
Etymology
The term Treaty is derived from the Old French word 'traitier', which means 'to treat'. This, in turn, comes from the Latin 'tractatus', which means 'discussion, handling, management, treatment'.
Related Terms
- International Law: The set of rules generally regarded and accepted as binding in relations between states and between nations. It serves as a framework for the practice of stable and organized international relations.
- Sovereign State: A political entity that is represented by one centralized government that has sovereignty over a geographic area.
- International Organizations: An organization with an international membership, scope, or presence. They are usually founded by treaty.
- Binding Agreement: An agreement between two or more parties that is legally enforceable.
See Also
- Convention (international law): An agreement between countries covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty.
- Protocol (diplomacy): The etiquette of diplomacy and affairs of state.
- Covenant (international law): A binding agreement made by the members of the United Nations General Assembly.
References
- International Law Commission: The body of experts responsible for helping develop and codify international law.
- United Nations Treaty Series: A collection of treaties and international agreements registered or filed and recorded with and published by the Secretariat of the United Nations.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Treaty
- Wikipedia's article - Treaty
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