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Record 1 2003-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Public Law
  • International Relations
DEF

the act of usurping : unauthorized arbitrary assumption and exercise of power esp. as infringing on other's rights ... specifically : the illegal seizure of sovereign power ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit international public
  • Relations internationales
DEF

Action par laquelle on s'empare illégalement d'un territoire, du pouvoir, d'une fonction, d'un titre appartenant à autrui.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho internacional público
  • Relaciones internacionales
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