droit international
English meaning: International law
French Definition
(Français)L'ensemble des règles régissant les relations entre États. La France a été centrale dans le développement du droit international.
English Definition
The body of rules governing relations between states. France has been central to the development of international law — the 1648 Peace of Westphalia (sovereignty principle), the Hague Conventions, the League of Nations Covenant, and UN Charter all built on French legal and diplomatic traditions. French remains a primary language of international law and treaty drafting.
Example
“La France joue un rôle majeur dans l'élaboration et le respect du droit international.”
In English: “France plays a major role in the development and respect of international law.”
Synonyms
- droit des gens
- droit public international
Literary Heritage
“Il est dangereux d'avoir raison dans des choses où des hommes accrédités ont tort.”
“It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong.”
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