Practice question
Two authentic treaty languages differ. Neither prevails by agreement, and Articles 31 and 32 do not remove the difference. Which Article 33 approach applies?
- Adopt the meaning best reconciling the texts with regard to object and purpose
- Automatically choose the language of the stronger State
- Treat an unofficial translation as conclusively superior
- Declare every multilingual treaty void
- Ignore both authentic texts and invent a new bargain
Legal references
- Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties: https://legal.un.org/ilc/texts/instruments/english/conventions/1_1_1969.pdf; Articles 31-33.
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