unequal treaties

language: ru

definitions

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

examples

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

    История Восточной Азии была в значительной степени сформирована эпохой неравноправных договоров.