What is Acquiescence? A Theoretical Quest Grounded in Judicial Practice

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This article explores the concept of acquiescence in international law, defined by the International Court of Justice as “equivalent to tacit recognition manifested by unilateral conduct which the other party may interpret as consent.” The study examines the increasing references to acquiescence in international case law and the growing scholarly attention it has garnered, despite ongoing uncertainties and inconsistencies regarding its requisites and legal nature. It aims to elucidate the constitutive elements and legal characterisation of acquiescence._x000D_

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