The Harmon Doctrine is:

Correct answer: B. Was renounced before it could take roots in International Law

  • A. Part of International Law
  • B. Was renounced before it could take roots in International Law
  • C. Is attempting to earn general acceptance
  • D. None of these

Explanation

The Harmon Doctrine claimed that a state has absolute sovereignty over the use of waters within its territory, but this extreme position did not gain general acceptance in international law. It is therefore commonly described as having been rejected before becoming an established rule.

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