casus foederis

UK/ˌkeɪ.səs ˈfiː.də.ɹɪs/

noun

A situation covered by the terms of an international treaty (or similar understanding), and which consequently requires action from the parties involved.

OriginLatin casus →
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Meanings

noun
  1. A situation covered by the terms of an international treaty (or similar understanding), and which consequently requires action from the parties involved.

Origin

  1. Latincasus“case”
  2. Englishcasus foederis

From Latin casus (“case”) + foederis, genitive of foedus (“treaty”).

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Translations

French casus fœderis
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APA

casus foederis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/casus%20foederis

MLA

“casus foederis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/casus%20foederis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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