Pronunciation: /ʤʌs ˈkoʊ.ʤənz/
noun A fundamental principle of international law that is accepted by the international community as a norm from which no derogation is permitted.
A1 Jus cogens refers to peremptory norms of international law that cannot be violated under any circumstances.
A2 Students in the introductory law class learned about the concept of jus cogens and its significance in international legal systems.
B1 The principle of jus cogens is considered to be a fundamental aspect of international human rights law.
B2 The court ruled that the treaty violated jus cogens principles and was therefore null and void.
C1 The legal scholar wrote a comprehensive analysis of the implications of jus cogens on state sovereignty and international relations.
C2 The United Nations Charter recognizes jus cogens as a cornerstone of international law that must be upheld by all member states.
formal Jus cogens refers to peremptory norms of international law that are non-derogable and universally accepted.
informal Jus cogens is like the 'top dog' of international law that everyone has to follow.
slang Jus cogens is the 'big boss' of international law.
figurative In the world of international law, jus cogens is like the unbreakable chain that holds everything together.
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