Introduction to the Study of International Law
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"Introduction to the Study of International Law" is a foundational 19th-century textbook by American jurist Theodore Dwight Woolsey that systematically outlines the principles and practice of public international law.
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| Introduction to the Study of International Law canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Introduction to the Study of International Law Context triple: [Theodore Dwight Woolsey, notableWork, Introduction to the Study of International Law]
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A.
Elements of International Law
Elements of International Law is a foundational 19th-century treatise that systematically codified and explained the principles and practices of public international law.
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B.
History of the Law of Nations
History of the Law of Nations is a foundational 19th-century treatise that traces the development of international law and diplomatic practice from ancient times to the modern era.
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C.
Draft Conclusions on Identification of Customary International Law
Draft Conclusions on Identification of Customary International Law is a set of guidelines adopted by the International Law Commission that clarifies the methodology for determining the existence and content of customary international law.
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D.
Draft Articles on the Law of Treaties between States and International Organizations or between International Organizations
The Draft Articles on the Law of Treaties between States and International Organizations or between International Organizations are a set of provisions prepared by the International Law Commission to regulate the formation, application, and termination of treaties involving international organizations.
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E.
Rules of Court of the International Court of Justice
The Rules of Court of the International Court of Justice are the procedural regulations that govern how the Court conducts its judicial functions, including the organization, powers, and duties of its judges and officers.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Introduction to the Study of International Law Target entity description: "Introduction to the Study of International Law" is a foundational 19th-century textbook by American jurist Theodore Dwight Woolsey that systematically outlines the principles and practice of public international law.
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A.
Elements of International Law
Elements of International Law is a foundational 19th-century treatise that systematically codified and explained the principles and practices of public international law.
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B.
History of the Law of Nations
History of the Law of Nations is a foundational 19th-century treatise that traces the development of international law and diplomatic practice from ancient times to the modern era.
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C.
Draft Conclusions on Identification of Customary International Law
Draft Conclusions on Identification of Customary International Law is a set of guidelines adopted by the International Law Commission that clarifies the methodology for determining the existence and content of customary international law.
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D.
Draft Articles on the Law of Treaties between States and International Organizations or between International Organizations
The Draft Articles on the Law of Treaties between States and International Organizations or between International Organizations are a set of provisions prepared by the International Law Commission to regulate the formation, application, and termination of treaties involving international organizations.
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E.
Rules of Court of the International Court of Justice
The Rules of Court of the International Court of Justice are the procedural regulations that govern how the Court conducts its judicial functions, including the organization, powers, and duties of its judges and officers.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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textbook ⓘ treatise on international law ⓘ |
| author | Theodore Dwight Woolsey ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| describedAs | foundational 19th-century textbook ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy | law ⓘ |
| firstEditionPublicationYear | 1860 ⓘ |
| genre |
legal textbook
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public international law ⓘ |
| hasAuthorAffiliation | Yale College ⓘ |
| hasAuthorNationality | American ⓘ |
| hasAuthorOccupation | jurist ⓘ |
| hasEdition |
fifth edition
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fourth edition ⓘ second edition ⓘ seventh edition ⓘ sixth edition ⓘ third edition ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance | early American contribution to international law scholarship ⓘ |
| influenced | teaching of international law in the United States ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
diplomats
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public officials ⓘ students of law ⓘ |
| isAbout |
diplomatic relations
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extraterritoriality ⓘ law of nations ⓘ maritime law ⓘ prize law ⓘ rights and duties of states ⓘ sources of international law ⓘ sovereignty ⓘ territorial jurisdiction ⓘ treaties ⓘ war and neutrality ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
international law
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public international law ⓘ |
| notableFor |
clear exposition of public international law principles
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integration of practice and doctrine in international law ⓘ |
| placeOfPublication | New York City ⓘ |
| publisher |
Charles Scribner
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linked to:
Charles Scribner I
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| structure | systematic outline of principles and practice of public international law ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 19th century ⓘ |
| usedAs | university textbook ⓘ |
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Subject: Introduction to the Study of International Law Description of subject: "Introduction to the Study of International Law" is a foundational 19th-century textbook by American jurist Theodore Dwight Woolsey that systematically outlines the principles and practice of public international law.
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subject linked to:
Woolsey