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opinio juris sive necessitatis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
opin-io juris -sive ne-ces-si-tatis
IPA
41
Scrabble Score
27
Letters
6
Syllables
13
Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

The principle of international law where states believe or accept that a practice exists and must be followed because of a rule of law requiring it, to the extent that it becomes part of the body of norms known as international Customary Law.

Etymology

Latin, opinio iuris sive necessitatis, "opinion of law or necessity"

Phrases

Lotus principle

Frequently Paired Words

Lotus principle

Questions

What does opinio juris sive necessitatis mean?
The principle of international law where states believe or accept that a practice exists and must be followed because of a rule of law requiring it, to the extent that it becomes part of the body of norms known as international Customary Law.
Where does opinio juris sive necessitatis come from?
Latin, opinio iuris sive necessitatis, "opinion of law or necessity"

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