unequal treaties

language: pt

definitions

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

examples

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

    A história do Leste Asiático foi significativamente moldada pela era dos tratados desiguais.