unequal treaties

language: ja

definitions

  1. Treaties imposed by a more powerful nation on a less powerful one, typically involving unfair terms, loss of sovereignty, or extraterritoriality.
    ja: 不平等条約

examples

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

    東アジアの歴史は、不平等条約の時代によって大きく形作られた。