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1. Enabling Clause Enabling Clause and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Enabling Clause: Pan of the 1979 Framework Agreement providing a legal basis in GATT for industrial countries to grant [...]...
2. Multicurrency Clause Multicurrency Clause in International Trade Meaning of Multicurrency Clause, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A clause in a loan agreement stating that more than one currency may be used in paying or redeeming the loan....
3. Geneva Trade Conference Detais can be found in General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade).......
4. Strikes, Riots and Civil Commotion Clause Strikes, Riots and Civil Commotion Clause in International Trade Meaning of Strikes, Riots and Civil Commotion Clause (SRCC), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): An insurance clause referring to loss or damage directly caused by strikers, locked-out workmen, [...]...
5. Geneva Round Detais can be found in General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade).......
6. Valuation Clause Valuation Clause in International Trade Meaning of Valuation Clause, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The clause in a marine cargo insurance policy that contains the agreed basis for determining the value of covered goods. This sets the amount due under [...]...
7. ICE Clause ICE Clause in International Trade Meaning of ICE Clause, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A standard clause in vessel chartering, dictating the course that a vessel master may take if the ship is prevented from entering the loading or discharge port [...]...
8. Reciprocal Trade Agreements Program An act of Congress which authorized the president to reduce tariffs in exchange for like concessions by trading partners. The Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act of 1934, enacted as an amendment to the Smoot-Hawley Act (read thi......
9. Strike Clause Strike Clause in International Trade Meaning of Strike Clause, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): An insurance clause included in insurance policies to cover against losses as a result of strikes. See Strikes, Riots and Commotion Clause (SRCC)....
10. Escape Clause A provision common to most international trade agreements under which an adhering nation is permitted to withdraw trade concessions under prescribed conditions, normally in those cases where such concessions are found to result in material injury to the domestic economy. Most major trading [...]...
11. Break Clause Break Clause in International Trade Meaning of Break Clause, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A clause that allows the buyer to end a contract without any penalties....
12. Language Clause Language Clause in International Trade Meaning of Language Clause, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A clause used in international contract drawn up in two or more languages (English, Spanish, French, German). The language clause has to establish which [...]...
13. Paramount Clause Paramount Clause in International Trade Meaning of Paramount Clause, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The clause in a bill of lading or charter party invoking coverage by the Hague Rules or by the particular enactment if these rules in the country with [...]...
14. Severability Clause Severability Clause in International Trade Meaning of Severability Clause, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A contract term that provides that each provision of the contract is independent of all of the others so that if a court invalidates any of the [...]...
15. Exculpatory Clause Exculpatory Clause in International Trade Meaning of Exculpatory Clause, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A contract clause by which a party is released from liability for wrongful acts committed by the other party. A seller may agree to release a buyer, [...]...
16. Benefit Of Insurance Clause A provision contained in some ocean bills of lading providing that the ocean carrier is not liable for cargo losses where the merchandise is covered by insurance. This provision has been upheld by the courts (Phoenix Insurance Company vs. Erie & Western Transport Company, 117 U.S. 312, 6 S.Ct. 750 1......
17. Clause Repugnancy Clause in Constitutional Law From the Comparative Constitutions Project: The repugnancy clause is an explicit declaration in a constitution that any law contrary to a certain religion's beliefs is void. This is mostly in Islamic constitutions. Red Clause L/C in International [...]...
18. Commerce Clause The Legal History of Commerce Clause This section provides an overview of Commerce Clause Concept of Commerce Clause Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Constitution Federalism Resources See Also Commerce Cooley doctrine [...]...
19. Deviation Clause Deviation Clause in International Trade Meaning of Deviation Clause, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): An insurance term meaning that coverage will apply even if the vessel or voyage or interested parties unintentionally stated incorrectly or if actual [...]...
20. Supremacy Clause The Legal History of Supremacy Clause This section provides an overview of Supremacy Clause Concept of Supremacy Clause Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Constitution Federalism Resources See Also Legal Biography Legal [...]...
21. New Jason Clause A stipulation in ocean bills of lading subject to the U.S. carriage of goods by Sea Act (read this and related legal terms for further details). Prior to the adoption of the Harter Act of 1893, American law recognized no......
22. GATS, general average and others GATS: General Agreement on Trade in Services. GATT 1947: General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade of 1947. GATT 1994: General ... Read more...
23. Contracts Clause The Legal History of Contracts ClauseThis section provides an overview of Contracts Clause ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Contracts Clause in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History (Oxford University Press) The [...]...
24. Takings Clause The Legal History of Takings ClauseThis section provides an overview of Takings Clause ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Takings Clause in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History (Oxford University Press) The Oxford [...]...
25. Most-Favored-Nation Clause Commercial Treaties: Most-Favored-Nation ClauseThe most-favored-nation clause stipulates that a nation will extend to other signatories treatment comparable to that accorded any other nation with which it has, or may have in the future, a commercial treaty. Under such a clause, all existing......
26. Cut-through Clause Spanish Translation of cut-through clauseThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to cut-through clause and / or a definition of this topic: Cláusula Cut-Through (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
27. Delay Clause Delay Clause in International Trade Meaning of Delay Clause, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): An insurance policy clause that excludes claims for loss of market and for loss, damage or deterioration arising from delay. This exclusion appears in almost [...]...
28. Latent Defect, Negligence And Additional Perils Clause Commonly known as the Inchmaree Clause (read this and related legal terms for further details).......
29. Defeasance Clause Spanish Translation of defeasance clauseThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to defeasance clause and / or a definition of this topic: Nulidad (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
30. Arbitration Clause Definition of Arbitration Clause in International Trade The following is a concept of Arbitration Clause in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A contract clause included in may international contracts, stating for example: [...]...
31. Retention of Title Clause Retention of Title Clause in International Trade Meaning of Retention of Title Clause, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A contract clause commonly used in international sale contracts whereby a seller declares his intention to retain title of ownership [...]...
32. Clause Paramount A provision in an ocean bill of lading that incorporates by reference laws or international agreements into the bill. The term is most commonly used with reference to the enacting clause of the CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA ACT (......
33. Force Majeure Clause Force Majeure Clause in International Trade Meaning of Force Majeure Clause, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A contract clause that excuses who breaches the contract when performance is prevented by the occurrence of certain events such as natural [...]...
34. Agreement on Government Procurement A multilateral agreement, arising out of the Tokyo Round of trade discussions, which significantly opens government procurement bids to foreign suppliers. Signatory nations are obliged to publish openly invitations to bid, and to apply the same criteria in selecting contractors to national [...]...
35. Havana Charter Detais can be found in General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade).......
36. Maintenance-Of-Value Clause Also known as an index clause. A provision in a contract for adjustment in prices or values in the contract in response to exchange rate fluctuations under specified conditions.......
37. Manufacturing Clause A provision of U.S. copyright law which restricts importation of certain printed materials not manufactured in the United States. The manufacturing clause was incorporated into U.S. copyright law in 1891 as a means of preserving employment in the American printing industry; since that time, the law......
38. Acceleration Clause Description of Acceleration Clause In this reference work, acceleration clause is a sort of the Property, Securities category. Resources See Also Demand Clause; Insecurity Clause Bills Notes Property Securities...
39. Calvo Clause Definition of Calvo ClauseIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Calvo Clause : (named after the Argentine jurist Carlos Calvo (1824-1906)) A clause in a contract stating that the parties to the contract agree to rely exclusively on domestic remedies in the [...]...
40. Assignment Clause Description of Assignment Clause In this reference work, assignment clause is a sort of the Oil, Gas category. Resources See Also Change-Of-Ownership Clause Oil Gas...
41. American Manufacturing Clause Synonymous with MANUFACTURING CLAUSE.......
42. Himilaya Clause A provision in an ocean bill of lading that extends to stevedores or other employees of a carrier the carrier defenses against claims for loss and damage of cargo provided in the carriage of goods by sea act (read this and r......
43. Overside Delivery Clause A provision in some charter parties permitting the consignee to take delivery in his own lighters, providing that the parcels to be discharged reach a specified minimum quantity. The provision is also known as a tackle clause.......
44. Red Clause A special provision that may appear in a Letter Of Credit (read this and related legal terms for further details) that permits the beneficiary to draw advances before presentation of the documents stipulated in the credi......
45. Secretary-General Secretary-General United Nations Secretary-General Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including Secretary-General , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including Secretary-General , [...]...
46. Berlin General Act 1885 Embracing mainstream international law, this section on berlin general act 1885 explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "berlin, general act 1885" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
47. Torquay Round Detais can be found in General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade).......
48. Most Favoured Nation Clause Spanish Translation of most favoured nation clauseThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to most favoured nation clause and / or a definition of this topic: Cláusula de Nación Más Favorecida (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
49. Advocate-General King's (Queen's) Advocate-General Within the context of international law, this section explores the context, historical significance and the main issues of King's (Queen's) Advocate-General. Resources Further Reading The entry "king's (queen's) [...]...
50. Attestation Clause Description of Attestation Clause Resources See Also Uniform Probate Code, § 2-502 Resources See Also Testimonium Clause Wills...
51. Aircraft Agreement A product of the Tokyo Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations, the Aircraft Agreement (known officially as the Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft) provides that sales of civil aircraft will be free of duty, effective January 1, 1980. The agreement also provides duty-free treatment for flight sim......
52. Superimposed Clause A notation on the face of a Bill Of lading (read this and related legal terms for further details) that indicates a defect in the cargo or its mode of transport. Such notations include "received in damaged condition......
53. General Act Embracing mainstream international law, this section on general act explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "general act" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law (currently, the [...]...
54. General Assembly General Assembly Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including General Assembly , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including General Assembly , Boczek, Boleslaw Adam -2005) [...]...
55. General Act of Geneva 1928 Embracing mainstream international law, this section on general act of geneva 1928 explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "general act of geneva 1928" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
56. General Comments Embracing mainstream international law, this section on general comments explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "general comments" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
57. General List In tenns of art. 26(1)(b) of the Rules of Court of the l.C.J. of 12 April 1978 (J.C.J. Acts and Documents No. 6), the registrar of the Court is required to maintain a 'General List' of all documents instituting proceeds in contentious cases or requesting advisory opinions. Resources [...]...
58. General Treaty for the Renunciation of War Embracing mainstream international law, this section on general treaty for the renunciation of war explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "general treaty for the renunciation of war" in the Parry and Grant [...]...
59. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) GATT was a series of multi-lateral treaties -- and an organization of the same name -- designed to regulate trade between the member nations. Definition of General Agreement On Tariffs And Trade In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, [...]...
60. General Act for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes Embracing mainstream international law, this section on general act for the pacific settlement of international disputes explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "general act for the pacific settlement of [...]...
61. General Principles of Law Recognized by Civilized Nations Embracing mainstream international law, this section on general principles of law recognized by civilized nations explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "general principles of law recognized by civilized [...]...
62. Government Participation Resources See Also Taxation Public Finance Public Policy Tax Law Financial Regulation...
63. General Will Rousseau«s General WillIntroduction to General WillGeneral Will, term popularized by the 18th-century French political philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau. In his book The Social Contract (1762), Rousseau defines the general will (volonté générale) as the civic i......
64. General Resources See Also As to general Acceptance Administration of estates Agent Appearance Assignment Average Benefit Challenge Character Charge Covenant Creditor Customs Damages Demurrer Denial Deposit Devise Election Finding Franchise Fund or Funds Gaol delivery Guaranty Guardian Imparlance [...]...
65. General Agreements To Borrow An arrangement among the GROUP OF TEN (read this and related legal terms for further details) nations to provide supplemental financing to the International Monetary Fund (...
66. General Asset Currency Bank notes secured not by specific assets, e.g., gold or foreign currency on deposit, but by the overall assets of the issuer.......
67. General Average Summary of General Average An ancient principle in international maritime law requiring a contribution by the vessel and cargo interests to pay for "extraordinary expenses and sacrifices"incurred in saving the vessel and its cargo. The term average derives from an Arabic word [...]...
68. General Average Security A cash deposit, surety, or other guarantee posted by or on behalf of a consignee for an obligation arising under General Average (read this legal term for further details). The steamship operator has the right to withhold release of cargo to ......
69. General Endorsement Within the meaning of the Uniform Negotiable Instruments Law, the unconditional ENDORSEMENT (read this legal term for further details) of a negotiable instrument.......
70. General License A privilege extended by the Federal government that permits exportation of various nonstrategic materials to certain countries without the necessity of formally applying for a validated export license. The general license is a legal illusion; no application is required and no document is issued. How......
71. General Order A condition imposed upon merchandise that is imported into the customs territory of the United States but that is not promptly cleared through customs. General order merchandise is deposited in an approved warehouse pending disposition. Section 127 of the Customs Regulations governs the [...]...
72. General Order 16 An order of the Federal Maritime Commission that permits the commission to hear and resolve certain disputes arising from shipping transactions under FMC jurisdiction. The order provides for a simplified procedure before a hearing officer, although a hearing before the full commission is authorized.......
73. General Order Merchandise Goods that have arrived at a U.S. port of entry but have not been claimed or entered within the prescribed period after arrival. In most cases an importer must claim and enter merchandise within five working days following arrival of the goods. District directors of customs may authorize a longer pe......
74. General Superintendence A generic term applied to any one of a number of firms associated with the Société Générale de Surveillance of Geneva. The basic responsibility of these offices is to inspect cargo to ensure compliance with the terms of purchase or import regulations. Several nations, as ......
75. General Tariff A tariff schedule in which a single rate of duty applies to a given commodity irrespective of the country of origin. A general tariff makes no provision for preferential duties.......
76. General Term Bond A surety provided by an importer to the U.S. Customs Service to cover duty obligations arising from the importation of merchandise. These bonds are issued in amounts over $100,000 by approved bonding firms and may be used to cover all of the firm's importations in any U.S. port.......
77. General Practice General Practice......
78. General Principles of Law Definition of General Principles of Law In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of General Principles of Law : According to the Statute of the *International Court of Justice, the source for rules of international law can be found in what it terms "General [...]...
79. General Meeting Spanish Translation of general meetingThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to general meeting and / or a definition of this topic: Junta General (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
80. General Partnership Spanish Translation of general partnership This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to general partnership and / or a definition of this topic: Sociedad Colectiva (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). General Partnership in International Trade [...]...
81. General Principles of the Law Spanish Translation of general principles of the lawThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to general principles of the law and / or a definition of this topic: Principios Generales del Derecho (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
82. General Election General Election in Constitutional Law From the Comparative Constitutions Project: An election involving most or all constituencies in a state (or nation) in choosing candidates for office and voting on ballot measures. Concept of General Election Note: explore also the meaning of this legal [...]...
83. General Staff History of the General Staff The following commentary about General Staff in the Churchill Era is produced by the Churchill College (Cambridge): Akin to a "ministry" or "civil service" in charge of a nation's army or armed forces. The idea of a professional General [...]...
84. General Jurisdiction In the United States For information about General jurisdiction in the context of international trade, click here Resources See Also Jurisdiction Resources See Also Further Reading Information about General Jurisdiction in the Encyclopedia of World Trade: from Ancient Times to the Present [...]...
85. General Prohibitions In the United States For information about General prohibitions in the context of international trade, click here...
86. General Average Contribution General Average Contribution in International Trade Meaning of General Average Contribution, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The amount each party involved in a general average must contribute. Resources See Also Average (General average)...
87. General Cargo Rate General Cargo Rate in International Trade Meaning of General Cargo Rate, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The rate a carrier charges for the shipment of cargo that does not have a special class rate or commodity rate....
88. General Cargo Vessels General Cargo Vessels in International Trade Meaning of General Cargo Vessels, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A vessel designed to handle breakbulk cargo such as bags, cartons, cases, crates and drums, either individually or in unitized or palletized [...]...
89. General Elections General or National Elections in Election Law Two terms used to indicate democratic selection of representatives or officials at a national level. The term general election is more often used in republican parliamentary systems, while the term national election is more common in republican [...]...
90. General Liability Insurance General Liability Insurance in Aging Law Concept of General Liability Insurance in the context of Community Health Care and Services for Older Persons, published by the World Health Organization (WHO):Insurance which covers the risk of loss for most accidents and injuries to third parties (the [...]...
91. General International Law A Way Out Found in the Difference Between Universal and General International Law Lassa Oppenheim, in the book entitled The Future of International Law, about A Way Out Found in the Difference Between Universal and General International Law, wrote in 1921: But when once we free ourselves from [...]...
92. General Assembly Resolution General Assembly Resolution in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On November 15, 2011, the United States joined consensus on a resolution adopted by the Third Committee of the United Nations General [...]...
93. General Deterrence General Deterrence in Community Policing In this area, a meaning of General Deterrence is available: This type of deterrence focuses on the public at large and the effect that threat of legal punishment has on the public. For example, seeing offenders punished inhibits others from committing [...]...
94. General Rule Embracing mainstream international law, this section on general rule explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "general rule" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law (currently, the [...]...
95. General Attorney Advocate General and Europe There is an entry on advocate general in the European legal encyclopedia. Resources See Also Further Reading Entry "Advocate General" in the work "A Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union from Aachen to Zollverein", by Rodney Leach (Profile [...]...
96. General Assignment Description of General Assignment Resources See Also Assignment For The Benefit Of Creditors Debtor Creditor...
97. General Assumpsit Description of General Assumpsit Resources See Also Action of Assumpsit...
98. General Appearance Description of General Appearance Resources See Also Appearance Resources See Also Appearance O Federal Civil Procedure...
99. General Agent Description of General Agent Resources See Also Insurance Principal Agent...
100. General Agency Description of General Agency Resources See Also Principal Agent...
101. General Average Loss Resources See Also General average contribution Jettison...
102. General Court Martial Resources See Also Court-Martial...
103. General Credit Resources See Also General reputation...
104. General Exception Resources See Also Demurrer...
105. General Fund Resources See Also Fund...
106. General Indorsement Resources See Also Indorsement...
107. General Land Office Resources See Also Bureau of Land Management...
108. General Partner Resources See Also Partner...
109. General Reputation Resources See Also Character Reputation...
110. General Education Resources See Also Legal Education Education Education Law Higher Education Vocational Training Training...
111. General Study Resources See Also Research Investigation Legal Research Study...
112. General Strike Resources See Also Trade Unionism Trade Union Chartism Trade Union Legislation Labor Dispute...
113. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 11 Contents General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade ConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries General ... Read more...
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115. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 14 Contents General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade ConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries General ... Read more...
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118. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 17 Contents General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade ConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries General ... Read more...
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