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SUZERAINTY [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Public Law
- International Relations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vassal state
1, record 1, English, vassal%20state
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A vassal State is one which is completely under the suzerainty of another State. 1, record 1, English, - vassal%20state
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vassalage is an institution that has now fallen into desuetude. 1, record 1, English, - vassal%20state
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit international public
- Relations internationales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- État vassal
1, record 1, French, %C3%89tat%20vassal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- État feudataire 1, record 1, French, %C3%89tat%20feudataire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les États vassaux ou feudataires sont ceux dont la souveraineté dérive d'un autre État et qui, comme témoignage de cette filiation, restent vis-à-vis de cet État dans un certain rapport de subordination. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%89tat%20vassal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Constitutional Law
- International Public Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- suzerainty
1, record 2, English, suzerainty
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the relation between a suzerain or paramount State and a dependent or vassal State, which is distinct from protectorate. 2, record 2, English, - suzerainty
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In theory a dependent State under suzerainty possesses only those rights and privileges which have been expressly granted to it 2, record 2, English, - suzerainty
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Examples of suzerainty in the past were the relations between the Ottoman Empire and such tributary States as Romania, Serbia, and Bulgaria 2, record 2, English, - suzerainty
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit constitutionnel
- Droit international public
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- suzeraineté
1, record 2, French, suzerainet%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-07-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Public Law
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- extinction of States
1, record 3, English, extinction%20of%20States
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- extinguishment of States 2, record 3, English, extinguishment%20of%20States
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extinction of States : A State may be totally extinguished by :(1) merger,(2) annexation after conquest in war,(3) division into several States and(4) union with other States. A State suffers partial extinction when :(1) it places itself under the protectorate or suzerainty of a stronger State, or(2) joins a confederacy. 3, record 3, English, - extinction%20of%20States
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit international public
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- disparition des États
1, record 3, French, disparition%20des%20%C3%89tats
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les États disparaissent par dissolution du bien social, séparation volontaire ou non des divers éléments d'un État, ou par incorporation d'un État à un autre État. La disparition des États produit des conséquences juridiques importantes au point de vue des transferts de souveraineté, des dettes, des traités de la législation et de la nationalité. 1, record 3, French, - disparition%20des%20%C3%89tats
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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