Signatária

Signatária is a term used in legal and diplomatic contexts to refer to a party that has signed an agreement, treaty, or convention. The act of signing signifies a willingness to be bound by the terms of the document, although the full legal effect may depend on subsequent ratification or accession. A signatária indicates their approval and commitment to the provisions laid out in the instrument.

In international law, when a state becomes a signatária to a treaty, it expresses its consent to be bound by that treaty. This initial signature is often followed by a formal process of ratification by the state's legislative or executive bodies. Once ratified, the treaty becomes legally binding for the signatária state. Similarly, in domestic legal matters, a signatária to a contract or legal document is an individual or entity whose signature indicates their agreement to the terms and conditions specified therein. The specific legal implications of being a signatária can vary depending on the nature of the document and the jurisdiction.