cogens

Jus cogens is Latin for 'higher law' or 'compelling law.'

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The most recent term was jus cogens, which is defined as:

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The most recent term was jus cogens, which is defined as:

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The most recent term was jus cogens, which is defined as:

Sui Generis--a New York law blog: 2009

The most recent term was jus cogens, which is defined as:

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Last week's term was jus cogens, which is defined as:

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Last week's term was jus cogens, which is defined as:

Sui Generis--a New York law blog: 2008

Last week's term was jus cogens, which is defined as:

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A prime example of a violation of jus cogens would be the Holocaust.

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