DEROGATION CLAUSE

derogation clause.Int’l law. A reservation in a treaty allowing a signator to refuse to comply

with  certain  provisions. • For  example,  a  signator  may  be  allowed  to  suspend  some  or  all  of  its

treaty obligations during a war or other national emergency. If a treaty lacks an express derogation

clause, then general principles governing suspension or termination of treaties apply. [Blacks Law 8th]