What does Jus ad bellum mean?
Correct answer: D. Laws of war governing when it is legal to use force to or wage war
- A. Justice and Beauty
- B. Justice and order
- C. The principle that states must observe treaties
- D. Laws of war governing when it is legal to use force to or wage war
Explanation
Jus ad bellum concerns the legal and moral conditions for resorting to force, such as self-defence or Security Council authorisation. Jus in bello instead governs conduct during an armed conflict.
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