"opinio juris sive necessitatis" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: Latin, opinio iuris sive necessitatis, "opinion of law or necessity" Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} opinio juris sive necessitatis
  1. The principle of international law where states believe or accept that a practice exists and must be followed because of a rule of law requiring it, to the extent that it becomes part of the body of norms known as international Customary Law. Related terms: Lotus principle
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