English Explanatory Dictionary

casus foederis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A situation covered by the terms of an international treaty (or similar understanding), and which consequently requires action from the parties involved.

Pronunciation

/ˌkeɪ.səs ˈfiː.də.ɹɪs/

Word forms

casus foederis

Etymology

From Latin casus (“case”) + foederis, genitive of foedus (“treaty”).

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