Verdrags
Verdrags is a Dutch-language term used in legal contexts to denote treaties and the body of law that governs them. The word derives from verdrag, meaning treaty, and in legal usage verdragsrecht (treaty law) refers to the rules that regulate how treaties are made, interpreted, applied, and terminated.
Verdrags covers bilateral and multilateral agreements between states, and often involves international organizations as parties. The
Formation and entry into force
Treaties are typically the product of negotiation and signature, followed by ratification or accession by the
Treaties are interpreted in good faith and according to their text, context, and purpose, with general rules
Verdrags can be terminated by mutual consent, breach, material changes in circumstances, or expiration, or suspended
Notable instruments and practice
Well-known treaties, such as the UN Charter and the Geneva Conventions, illustrate verdrags in international practice.