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Record 1 1985-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Public Law
  • History (General)
DEF

In traditional international law, the acquisition of territory by the victorious state in a war, at the expense of the defeated state.

CONT

An effective conquest takes place when physical appropriation of territory is followed by "subjugation" (legal process of transferring title).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit international public
  • Histoire (Généralités)
DEF

Terme employé parfois dans un sens large pour désigner toute acquisition de territoire obtenue par la force au profit d'un État à l'encontre d'un autre État, même si elle est effectuée par traité.

Spanish

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