unequal treaties

language: en

definitions

  1. Treaties imposed by a more powerful nation on a less powerful one, typically involving unfair terms, loss of sovereignty, or extraterritoriality.
    en: Treaties imposed by a more powerful nation on a less powerful one, typically involving unfair terms, loss of sovereignty, or extraterritoriality.

examples

  1. The history of East Asia was significantly shaped by the era of unequal treaties.

    The history of East Asia was significantly shaped by the era of unequal treaties.