jus cogens
/ˌdʒʌs ˈkəʊdʒɛnz
/noun [mass noun] Law
The principles which form the norms of international law that cannot be set aside.In particular, questions relating to the ‘why’ of jus cogens are tricky to answer....
- Jus cogens may, therefore, operate to invalidate a treaty or agreement between states to the extent of the inconsistency with any such principles or norms.
Origin
Latin, literally 'compelling law'.