Exam 2 International Law Latin terms Flashcards
1
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Ius Gentium Privatum
A
Private law
2
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Terra Nulius
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Known as vacant land, might have people on it but is not part of the sovereign domain of any country.
-In the late 1800s Europe created a treaty that declared Africa to be terra nullius and conquered it.
3
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Res Communis
A
Common Heritage.
-Outer space is res communis and so are the high seas, everyone has access and no nation state can claim ownership over the areas.
4
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Jus Soil
A
The law of the soil
5
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Jus Sanguinis
A
Law of the blood
6
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De Facto
A
In fact
7
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De Jure
A
In law
8
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Force Majeure
A
Superior Force
