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Peremptory norm

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003706

A fundamental principle of international law from which no state can derogate. These norms are considered universally binding and represent the highest legal authority in the international system. Examples include the prohibitions against genocide, slavery, and aggression, as recognized by the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-003706
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003706",
  "term": "Peremptory norm",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A fundamental principle of international law from which no state can derogate. These norms are considered universally binding and represent the highest legal authority in the international system. Examples include the prohibitions against genocide, slavery, and aggression, as recognized by the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/peremptory-norm/"
}

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