self-executing treaty

self-executing treaty
A compact between two nations that is effective immediately without the need for ancillary legislation.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


self-executing treaty
A compact between two nations that is effective immediately without the need for ancillary legislation.

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