The Rule Of Interpretation -- Using Conventional Language (?The Ordinary Meaning?) -- Using the Context: The?Text? of a Treaty -- Using the Context: The Elements Set Out in VCLT Article 31 ʹ 2(A) AND (B) -- Using The Context: The Elements Set Out in VCLT Article 31 ʹ 3 -- Using the Object and Purpose -- Using the Supplementary Means of Interpretation -- Using Supplementary Means of Interpretation (Cont'd) -- The Relationships Between Different Means of Interpretation -- The Special Rule Regarding the Interpretation of Treaties Authenticated In Two Or More Languages -- Reflecting on the Outcome: International Law on a Scale Between Radical Legal Skepticism And The One-Right-Answer Thesis
Summary
"This book investigates the contents and structure of the system of rules laid down in Articles 31-33 in the 1969 Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. By importing knowledge from linguistics, and pragmatics in particular, a model is established giving representation to the concept of a rule of interpretation. Drawing on this model, the book then proceeds to reconstruct the contents of the various rules of interpretation. To facilitate reference, the conclusions suggest a list of 44 rules, all of which can be invoked by appliers citing VCLT Articles 31-33"--Jacket
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 397-408) and index
