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INTERNATIONAL LAW#1

A system of rules governing relations between states and international entities, encompassing treaties, customs, and principles.

HUMAN RIGHTS#2

Fundamental rights inherent to all individuals, protecting freedoms such as speech, religion, and equality under the law.

TRADE LAW#3

Legal frameworks regulating international trade, including agreements, tariffs, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION#4

Methods and processes aimed at resolving disputes and conflicts through negotiation, mediation, or legal intervention.

INTERNATIONAL TREATIES#5

Formal agreements between states that govern various aspects of international relations and obligations.

CASE LAW#6

Law established by the outcome of former court cases, providing precedents for future legal decisions.

SOFT LAW#7

Non-binding agreements or guidelines that influence international behavior but do not carry legal obligations.

JURISDICTION#8

The authority of a court to hear and decide a case, often based on geographic or subject matter considerations.

CUSTOMARY INTERNATIONAL LAW#9

Practices and norms that have evolved over time and are accepted as legal obligations by states.

HUMANITARIAN LAW#10

Legal norms governing the conduct of armed conflict and protecting individuals not participating in hostilities.

DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY#11

Protection granted to diplomats from legal action in the host country, ensuring their ability to perform official duties.

ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS#12

Procedures and institutions established to ensure compliance with international laws and treaties.

ARBITRATION#13

A method of resolving disputes outside of court, where an impartial third party makes a binding decision.

NEGOTIATION#14

A dialogue between parties aimed at reaching an agreement or resolving a dispute.

SOVEREIGNTY#15

The authority of a state to govern itself and make its own laws without external interference.

MULTILATERALISM#16

An approach to international relations where multiple countries work together on common issues.

BILATERAL AGREEMENTS#17

Treaties or accords between two states, often addressing specific mutual concerns.

PROCEDURAL LAW#18

Rules governing the process of legal proceedings, including how cases are initiated and conducted.

SUBSTANTIVE LAW#19

Law that defines rights and duties, as opposed to procedural law that outlines how to enforce those rights.

EQUITABLE REMEDIES#20

Judicial orders that require a party to act or refrain from acting in a certain way, often used when monetary damages are insufficient.

CROSS-BORDER DISPUTES#21

Legal conflicts that involve parties or events in multiple countries, often requiring international legal principles.

INTERNATIONAL COURTS#23

Judicial bodies that adjudicate disputes under international law, such as the International Court of Justice.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS#24

Standards and principles governing the conduct of legal professionals in their practice.