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Record 1 1987-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Public Law
  • Political Theories and Doctrines
CONT

The theory of continuity, whereby an act of occupation in a particular area extends the sovereignty of the occupying State so far as is necessary for the security or natural development of the area of lodgment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit international public
  • Théories et doctrines politiques
CONT

[...] "la théorie de la continuité considère l'État occupant également comme souverain des territoires situés en arrière des parties occupées; elle veut aussi lui attribuer tout le territoire jusqu'à la ligne de partage des eaux, jusqu'aux chaînes de montagne ou jusqu'aux autres limites naturelles".

Spanish

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