peremptory norm

collocation in English

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peremptory
adjective
uk
/pəˈremp.tər.i/us
/pəˈremp.tɚ.i/
expecting to be obeyed immediately and without ...
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norm
noun[C usually plural]
uk
/nɔːm/us
/nɔːrm/
an accepted standard or a way of behaving or doing things that most people ...
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With theperemptorynorm, in particular, we leave behind the world of democratically decided actions to be monitored and reviewed.
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The above comments apply in particular to theperemptorynorm.
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This is most particularly the case in respect of the 'jus cogens' orperemptorynorm.
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One positive right considered to be aperemptorynormis the right to use self-defense.
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There are often disagreements over whether a particular case violates aperemptorynorm.
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Some peremptory norms define criminal offences considered to be enforceable against not only states but also individuals.
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The number of peremptory norms is considered limited but not exclusively catalogued.
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The only limit to "pacta sunt servanda" are the peremptory norms of general international law, called "jus cogens" (compelling law).
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All jus cogens are customary international law through their adoption by states, but not all customary international laws rise to the level of peremptory norms.
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Refugee law encompasses both customary law, peremptory norms, and international legal instruments.
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The treaty allows for the emergence of new peremptory norms, but does not specify any peremptory norms.
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However, other aspects of international law are not consent-based but still are obligatory upon state and non-state actors such as customary international law and peremptory norms ("jus cogens").
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