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jus cogens

/dʒu ˈkoʊgənz/ /dʒʌs ˈkəʊdʒənz/
noun
GeneralLaw
  1. 1 kesin norm
  2. 2 emredici kural, jus cogens

Definition (English)

  1. A fundamental principle of international law that cannot be overridden by any treaty or agreement.
  2. A peremptory norm that is accepted by the international community as a whole.

Example Sentences

  1. Prohibiting torture is a jus cogens norm.
    İşkenceyi yasaklamak jus cogens normudur.
  2. Jus cogens norms are binding on all states.
    Jus cogens normları tüm devletler için bağlayıcıdır.