SERIES FOUR (Alphabetical order)
By U KHIN MAUNG (A retired diplomat)
balance of power diplomacy: (n)
Balance of Power Diplomacy means Diplomacy based on the manipulation of the power equation between states to create an equilibrium in the relations between states in the international system.
balance of terror: (n)
Balance of Terror is international stability that is based on the ability of key powers in the international community to inflict massive destruction on each other if a war breaks out.
bankrupt: (n & adj)
Bankrupt as a noun means a person judged by a law court to be unable to pay his debts in full, his property being distributed for the benefit of his creditors.
Bankrupt as an adjective is a term meaning “unable to pay one’s debts”
beau geste (Fr): (n)
Beau geste means a gracious gesture. It also means a gesture noble in form but meaningless in substance. The plural of beau geste is beaux gestes or beau gestes.
[French: beau, noble + geste, gesture.]
bicameral (Lat): (adj)
Bicameral means “composed of or based on two legislative chambers or branches: e.g., a bicameral legislature
Bilateral (adj) diplomacy
Bilateral Diplomacy is used to refer to diplomacy which covers the relationship between two states.
bill of lading: (n)
Bill of lading means a document issued by a carrier to a shipper, listing and specifying the term of delivery.
Bipolar (adj) world
Bipolar World means an international system that is shaped and Controlled by two dominant states.
bis [Lat]: (adj)
Bis is used to refer to both of or belonging to both or twice or akin to.
Blank (adj) endorsement
Blank endorsement is the endorsement of a negotiable instrument by merely writing one’s signature on the back. The effect is to make the instrument payable to the bearer.
blockade: (n)
Blockade, in international law, is used to refer to the prevention by a belligerent of access to the ports of the enemy.
The announcement of a blockade, if not supported by an adequate naval force, is called a paper blockade, and may be disregarded by neutrals.
body (n) corporate
Body corporate is a variant of the corporation that emphasizes the entity and the members that make it up rather than the abstract notion (corporation).
bon voyage (Fr) (inj)
Bon voyage is used to express farewell and good wishes to a departing traveller. [French: bon, good + voyage, journey.]
buffer (n) state
Buffer state means a small state between two greater states which is being used to prevent direct clashes between the latter.
Reference:
(1) Black’s Law Dictionary by Bryan A. Garner
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(3) Law and Customs in Burma and the Burmese Family
(4) Dr Maung Maung, B.L (Rangoon)
(5) J.S.D (Yale), LL. D (Utrecht), of Lincoln’s Inn
(6) Barrister-at-law
