word
treaty obligation
TREE-tee ob-lih-GAY-shun
ˈtriːtiː ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
treatyobligation
Dictionary meaning
binding duty arising from a state's ratification of or accession to an international treaty; creates enforceable legal duties under the pacta sunt servanda principle; breach may trigger state responsibility, dispute resolution mechanisms, or diplomatic consequences under international law
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