landlocked law

[ˈlænˌdlɑkt lɔ]
nounpl: landlocked laws
lei relativa a países sem litoral
1. International law or legal framework governing the rights and obligations of landlocked countries in accessing maritime commerce and resources
The landlocked law provisions in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea grant access rights to ocean trade for countries without coastlines.
As disposições da lei relativa a países sem litoral na Convenção das Nações Unidas sobre o Direito do Mar concedem direitos de acesso ao comércio marítimo para países sem litoral.
2. Legislation or treaty provisions that regulate the legal status and economic rights of nations completely surrounded by land
Bolivia's landlocked law advocates argue for special trade agreements with neighboring countries.
Os defensores da lei relativa a países sem litoral da Bolívia argumentam a favor de acordos comerciais especiais com países vizinhos.
This term is primarily used in international law, diplomacy, and UN contexts. It reflects the legal protections designed to prevent landlocked nations from being economically disadvantaged. Brazil itself is not landlocked, but the term is relevant in South American discussions regarding Bolivia, Paraguay, and other landlocked nations' rights. This is specialized legal terminology rarely used in everyday conversation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
maritime access lawtransit lawinternational trade lawconvention on landlocked states
Antonyms / Antônimos
coastal lawmaritime law (specific to coastal nations)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lei relativa a países sem litoral
Standard formal legal terminology used in international law discussions
Portugal
lei sobre países encravados
Alternative Portuguese European terminology
International Legal Context
direito dos países sem litoral
Used in official diplomatic and UN contexts

Related Words

landlocked countryfreedom of transitUN Convention on the Law of the Seainternational commercesovereign access rights

Related Idioms & Phrases

right of passage
freedom of transit
economic lifeline agreement
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