Английский язык. Юлаева С.С. - 61 стр.

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IV. Read and translate the following definitions and try to remember them.
covenant – an formal agreement of solemn nature that is legally binding.
concordat – an agreement between a State and the Church for the
settlement of ecclesiastical affairs.
Accord – a formal treaty or agreement.
Provisions – legal or formal statement providing for something.
V. Study the following items. Make up your own concise definitions
of the terms dealt with in these items.
AGREEMENTS
The term «agreement», like the term «treaty» itself, is used in a number of
senses. In a generic sense, it covers any meeting of minds.
In a restricted sense, the term “agreement” means an agreement intended
to have an obligatory character but usually of a less formal nature than a treaty.
Like treaties, agreements in this restricted sense may be concluded between
Heads of State, between States or between Governments.
Agreements are frequently concluded by exchange of notes, sometimes
referred to as «letters». In such cases, the representative of one government
sends the representative of another government a note setting forth the
arrangements proposed or to be agreed upon. The reply agrees to and frequently
repeats the terms of the first note.
А temporary or working arrangement made in order to bridge over some
difficulty pending a permanent settlement is usually referred to as modus
vivendi. This type of a temporary arrangement is made in a most informal way
and does not require ratification. Commercial agreements of a temporary nature
have often been entered into in the form of a modus vivendi by the United States
as well as Great Britain.
DECLARATIONS
The term "declaration" usually denotes a treaty that declares existing law
with or without modification, or creates new law. It may, however, be pointed
out that not all declarations are to be regarded as treaties, as they do not create
contractual obligations between two or more states.
Although sometimes declarations (i.e. legally binding agreements) are
important international agreements in themselves, they are more often appended
to a treaty or convention to form a subsidiary compact, or to place on record
some understanding reached or some explanation given. A mere general
statement of policy and principles cannot be regarded as intending to give rise to
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