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PERPETUAL NEUTRALITY [1 record]

Record 1 1987-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Public Law
CONT

... Switzerland's status or permanent neutrality remains a fundamental principle of international law.

CONT

A State under perpetual neutrality has its freedom of external action limited by its special international status ... In the case of a perpetually neutral State, the State is not authorized to become a party to international agreements connected with military purposes; it may not take part in any military alliances, or in the politics connected with these alliances.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit international public
DEF

neutralité perpétuelle : condition juridique et politique d'un État dont le statut international prescrit qu'il doit rester toujours en dehors de tout conflit armé.

CONT

La neutralité permanente est réalisée au moyen d'une convention internationale qui impose à un État donné l'obligation de ne jamais faire la guerre ou y prendre part, et aux autres signataires le devoir de garantir ou au moins de respecter cette condition juridique spéciale.

Spanish

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