In international law, what is the term for an agreement between two or more countries that is less formal than a treaty?
Question and options
In international law, what is the term for an agreement between two or more countries that is less formal than a treaty?
- Convention
- Protocol
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- Accord
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
A Memorandum of Understanding is a less formal instrument than a treaty and is often not legally binding. Conventions, protocols and accords are generally formal treaty-type agreements.
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