Phrase guide

casus foederis

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˌkeɪ.səs ˈfiː.də.ɹɪs/

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

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

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Translations

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  • French: casus fœderis — Translations