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Environmental Governance

Definition(s)

A binding rule or body of rules prescribed by the government of a sovereign state that holds force throughout the regions and territories within the government's dominion. (Source: GEMET/RHW). In the context of international law a State party to an international treaty must ensure that its own domestic law and practice are consistent with what is required by the treaty. (Source: drafted)

Hierarchy

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Related terms:
domestic law
legal framework
national legislation
subnational legislation
regulatory framework
legislation
basic legal obligation
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