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The Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity in International Law

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The principle of sovereign immunity originated from the maxim 'par in parem non habet imperium' — an equal has no power over an equal. This means one state cannot judge another's acts in its own courts.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a company wanting to sue a foreign government for breaking a contract. Could they? In many cases, the answer is no — because of a powerful rule called sovereign immunity.