Treaty interpretation
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 51 U.S. 609 - The United States v. Jean Baptiste D'Auterive · 1850Most cited · 24 citing opinions
compacts between governments or nations, like those between individuals, should be interpreted according to the natural, fair, and received acceptation of the terms in which they are expressed. That the obligation of such compacts, unless suspended by some condition or stipulation therein contained, commences with their execution, by the authorized agents of the contracting parties; and that their subsequent ratification by the principals themselves has relation to the period of signature.
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