Treaty
Treaty
A treaty is a formal and binding written agreement entered into by actors in international law, usually sovereign states and international organizations. Its content often depends on the nature of the treaty and the parties involved. Treaties can be loosely compared to contracts: both are means of willing parties assuming obligations among themselves, and a party to either that fails to live up to their obligations can be held liable under international law.
Overview[edit | edit source]
In international law, a treaty is an agreement under international law entered into by actors in international law, namely sovereign states and international organizations. A treaty may also be known as an (international) agreement, protocol, covenant, convention, pact, or exchange of letters, among other terms. Regardless of terminology, all of these forms of agreements are, under international law, equally considered treaties and the rules are the same.
Types of treaties[edit | edit source]
Treaties can be classified into two types: Bilateral (between two parties) and Multilateral (between several parties). They can also be classified by their function: Boundary treaties and peace treaties are examples.
Treaty-making process[edit | edit source]
The treaty-making process involves several stages including negotiation, adoption, signature, ratification, and entry into force.
See also[edit | edit source]
- International law
- Sovereign state
- International organizations
- Bilateral treaty
- Multilateral treaty
- Boundary treaty
- Peace treaty
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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