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jus cogens — A peremptory norm
jus cogens means a peremptory norm. Latin source words and legal terminology examples: A jus cogens norm.
Meaning and source words
Meaning: A peremptory norm
- Latin: ius cogens
Examples and word parts
A jus cogens norm
A fundamental norm of international law from which states may not depart by agreement.
Word parts: ius (law) + cogens (compelling)
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Sources and usage
From the Word Radicals legal terminology collection. Source words and word parts are learning references; modern meanings can differ from their classical sources.