Treaties

Definition

A treaty is an agreement under international law entered into by actors in international law such as sovereign states and international organizations.

Related terms

Ratification: The action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.

International Law: A body of rules established by custom or treaty and recognized by nations as binding in their relations with one another.

Sovereign State: A political entity that is represented by one centralized government that has sovereignty over a geographic area.