What is the usual effect of a valid reservation to a multilateral treaty?
Correct answer: A. It modifies the legal effect of specified treaty provisions for that state
- A. It modifies the legal effect of specified treaty provisions for that state
- B. It prevents the state from becoming a party to the entire treaty
- C. It automatically changes the treaty for every other participating state
- D. It permits the state to disregard all duties created by the treaty
Explanation
A reservation seeks to exclude or modify the legal effect of particular provisions in their application to the reserving state. Its validity depends on the treaty's rules and on compatibility with the treaty's object and purpose.
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