A Shot across the Frontier: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: On Sept. 26th, 1887, a German soldier, on sentry duty at the frontier near Vexaincourt, fired a […]
A Question of Legitimacy: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: Edward Wolff, a German subject, domiciled in England since 1860, goes to Germany in 1870 for the […]
The Legal History of Suicide in Chinese LawThis section provides an overview of Suicide in Chinese Law ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Suicide in Chinese Law in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History (Oxford […]
The "Maori King": International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to terminox, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: The vessel, the Maori King, was purchased in March, 1906, by Messrs. Ginsburg and Co., a Russian […]
Introduction to Extradition Extradition, in law, surrender by one sovereign power to another of a fugitive from justice. Between nations, the right of one power to demand of another the extradition of a fugitive accused of crime, and the duty of the country in which the fugitive has found […]
A New-born Island: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: An island rises in the sea on the boundary line of the territorial maritime belt of another island in the […]
The Case of Schnaebelé: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: On April 21st, 1887, Schnaebelé, the Commissionary of Police of Pagny-sur-Moselle, […]
The Legal History of Ottoman Empire: Islamic Law in Asia Minor (Turkey) and the Ottoman Empire This section provides an overview of Ottoman Empire: Islamic Law in Asia Minor (Turkey) and the Ottoman Empire The Fall of Abdul Hamid: International Incident In the book "International […]
An Incident in the Black Sea: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to terminox, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: The following appeared in the papers dated St Petersburg, August 11th, 1907: "A telegram from […]
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In the United States For information about Trade in the context of international trade, click here Trade and the Laws of International Trade Prohibited actions Export Administration System Trade and the Laws of International Trade Intent Export Administration System American Coasting Trade: […]
Disputed Fisheries: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: An island rises in the open sea three and a half miles from the shore of state A and is acquired through […]
The Case of the Trent: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: On Nov. 8th, 1861, during the American Civil War, the Federal cruiser San Jacinto stopped the British […]
Introduction to Nationality Nationality, in law, condition or status of belonging to, or having legal identity with, a nation or state. In various political systems a distinction is made between nationality and citizenship; the latter represents a higher political status, usually involving […]
A Murder in Monaco: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: In August, 1907, Mr. and Mrs. Goold, the Monte Carlo murderers, were arrested in Marseilles, to which town […]
Republic (government) Introduction to Republic Republic (government) (Latin res publica, literally "the public thing"), form of state based on the concept that sovereignty resides in the people, who delegate the power to rule in their behalf to elected representatives and o…
High Seas The high seas are governed by several fundamental principles. First, no State may purport to assert sovereignty over any part of the high seas. Second, all States have the right to exercise the freedoms of the seas, including freedoms of navigation, freedom of overflight, freedom to […]
Sully in England: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: In 1603 Sully, who was sent by Henri IV of France on a special mission to the English Court, called together […]
Family Honour: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to terminox, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: In February, 1906, Carlo Waddington, the son of the Chilian envoy at Brussels, shot at and killed Balmaceda, the […]
Introduction to Crime Crime, commission of an act or act of omission that violates the law and is punishable by the state. Crimes are considered injurious to society or the community, as distinguished from torts (see Tort) and breach of contract. As defined by law, a crime includes both the […]
Summary of Consul A government official sent abroad to a permanent station for the purpose of sustaining trade relations between his home country and the one to which he is accredited. A consul's duties revolve around the day-to-day administration of trade-related activities, including […]
The New York Convention is an international treaty. As such, it is part of public international law. Consequently, the courts called upon to apply the Convention must interpret it in accordance with the […]
Definition of Annexation In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Annexation : The acquisition of legal sovereignty by one state over the territory of another, usually by *occupation or conquest. Annexation is now generally considered illegal in […]
Bigamy, in law, the criminal offense of marrying while one is still a partner in a valid earlier marriage. A person is not guilty of bigamy, however, if the prior marriage has been terminated by divorce or annulment. Bigamy is a crime in most Western nations, including the United States, the […]
Election Dispute in Election Law A disagreement related to the electoral process, brought before an electoral authority or an ordinary or specialised court. A Three-cornered Dispute: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", […]
The Surrender of Port Arthur: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: In January, 1905, the Russian general Stössel, the commander of Port Arthur, while […]
In the United States For information about Military in the context of international trade, click here. General Vukotitch: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: […]
An Interrupted Armistice: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: During a war between states A and B, a general armistice is concluded, without detailed […]
Beggar- Thy-Neighbor Policy and International Trade Economy In relation to international trade economy, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Beggar- Thy-Neighbor Policy: Unilateral measures taken by a country to improve internal economic conditions –such as through […]
The Detention of Napoleon I: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: The question is frequently discussed whether the detention of Napoleon I at St Helena was or was […]
Capture (from Lat. capere, to take; Fr. prise maritime; Ger. Wegnahme), in international law, the taking possession by a belligerent vessel of an enemy or neutral merchant or non-fighting ship. If an enemy ship is captured she becomes forthwith lawful prize (q.v.); when a neutral ship, the […]
The Expulsion of Monsieur de Reus: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: The following appeared in the papers of July 22nd, 1908, dated Caracas, July 21st: […]
Murder on a Mail Boat: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: The Marie Henriette is one of those mail boats plying between Ostend and Dover which are the property […]
Punishment Forms of Criminal Punishment Introduction to Punishment Although some societies still use ancient forms of harsh physical punishment, punishments have also evolved along with civilization and become less cruel. Punishments range in severity depending on the crime, with the most […]
Summary of Attache
An officer of diplomatic rank, usually assigned to an embassy, but occasionally assigned to a consulate or other mission, for the purpose of studying a specialized area of interest about the country to which he is accredited and reporting to his home government. Very […]
In the United States For information about Enemy in the context of international trade, click here Neutral Goods on Enemy Merchantman: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote […]
Ambassador, official of diplomatic service. Along with the papal nuncio and legate, who serve as emissaries to the pope, the ambassador is the highest-ranking official of diplomatic service. Unlike a minister and a chargé d'affaires, an ambassador is supposed to represent, in […]
Insurrection as an U.S. State Statute Topic This term is one of the topics in some U.S. State Statutes. Other topics of the World Encyclopedia of Law which are topics of some State Statures are: Licensed Public Accountants (Topic) Guardians Ad Litem (Topic) Biological Warfare […]
Court Martial A High-handed Action: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: On the 15th of March, 1804, Napoleon, though at peace with Baden, sent a body of troops […]
A Fallen President: International Incident In the book “International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes”, in relation to terminox, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: The following appeared in the papers on Dec. 4th, 1908, during a revolution in Hayti, when the president […]
Islanders in Revolt: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: The natives of a small island in the possession of England rise and, after murdering the majority of the […]
Complaint, in law, formal pleading, made under oath, charging a person with a crime. (1) Complaint in Election Law Presentation by a plaintiff before the competent electoral or judicial authority, setting forth the claim for which redress is sought. (See: Claim) A Complaint against the Police: […]
A Traitor's Fate: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: In 1670 Frederick William, the great elector of Brandenburg, ordered his diplomatic envoy at Warsaw, the […]
Stratagem or Perfidy?: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: In 1783, during war between Great Britain and France, the Sybille, a French frigate, enticed the […]
PART VII HIGH SEAS SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 86 Application of the provisions of this Part The provisions of this Part apply to all parts of the sea that are not included in the Exclusive Economic Zone , in the territorial sea or in the internal waters of a State, or in the […]
Criminal Law: Crimes Against the Person: Kidnapping Introduction to Kidnapping A felony in all jurisdictions, kidnapping generally involves the seizure, confinement, and, perhaps, the carrying away of another by force (or threat of force) against his or her will. It does not apply to those […]
An Ambassadors Estate: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to terminox, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: Musurus Pasha, the Turkish ambassador in London, died there in December 1907. In February, 1908, Mme […]
An Insult to an Ambassador: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to terminox, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: The following appeared in the papers, dated St Petersburg, Feb. 4th, 1908: "M. Bompard, the […]
Russian Revolutionary Outrage in Paris: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to terminox, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: The following appeared in the Times of May 10th, 1909: "A Russian, who described […]
Shooting Affray in a Legation: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to terminox, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: In 1867 Nikitschenkow, a Russian subject not belonging to the Russian Legation, attacked and […]