Which jurist was of the view that international law is not a true law because it consists of opinion or…
John Austin classified international law as positive morality rather than law properly so called. His command theory required law to emanate from a determinate sovereign…
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Which jurist was of the view that international law is not a true law because it consists of opinion or sentiments current among nations generally ?
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John Austin classified international law as positive morality rather than law properly so called. His command theory required law to emanate from a determinate sovereign backed by sanctions.
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