Sentence examples for peremptory norm from inspiring English sources

Further, the wrongfulness of a state action is precluded if the act is required by a peremptory norm of general international law.

The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties provides (Article 53) that a treaty will be void if, at the time of its conclusion, it conflicts with a peremptory norm of general international law.

The commission emphasized the concept of serious breaches of obligations arising under a peremptory norm of international law (i.e., the rules of jus cogens, or those deemed essential for the protection of fundamental international interests).

That right is considered a "peremptory norm" in international law, which means that it takes precedence over conflicting obligations, treaties and bilateral agreements.

Jus cogens (Latin: "compelling law") rules are peremptory norms that cannot be deviated from by states; they possess a higher status than jus dispositivum (Latin: "law subject to the dispensation of the parties"), or normal international rules, and can be altered only by subsequent norms of the same status.

For a jus cogens norm to be created, the principle must first be established as a rule of international law and then recognized by the international community as a peremptory rule of law from which no derogation is permitted.

Half welcoming, half peremptory.

Peremptory silence no longer works.

Reactions to that peremptory gesture impressed her.

Why do race-based peremptory challenges persist?

His remarks sometimes had a peremptory tone.