Self executing treaty

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004461",
  "term": "Self executing treaty",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "An international agreement that automatically becomes domestic law upon ratification, without the need for additional legislative action by the national government. Such a treaty creates rights and obligations directly enforceable in national courts. The U.S. Supreme Court has established criteria for determining whether a treaty is self-executing, often looking at the intent of the signatories and the specificity of its provisions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/self-executing-treaty/"
}