Espousal
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001916
The act of adopting, supporting, or advocating for a cause, idea, or policy. In international law, it can refer to a state taking up the claim of one of its nationals against another state. This action transforms a private claim into a matter between states.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-001916 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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"definition": "The act of adopting, supporting, or advocating for a cause, idea, or policy. In international law, it can refer to a state taking up the claim of one of its nationals against another state. This action transforms a private claim into a matter between states.",
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