☩ SOTERIAN GLOSSARY ☩

Living Language Lexicon of the Soteria Covenant

Ius Cogens

Peremptory norms of international law from which no derogation is permitted — including prohibitions against genocide, slavery, torture, and piracy. These norms bind all states and override contrary treaties.

Etymology: Latin: 'compelling law' · Category: International Law
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