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To: Ilaine who wrote (61514)	12/13/2002 5:09:13 PM
From: Bilow	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

Hi CobaltBlue; Re: "It defines signatory thus: A term used in diplomacy to indicate a nation which is a party to a treaty. In general, a person who signs a document personally or through his agent and who becomes a party thereto." Since countries which sign a treaty are a "party" to the treaty even before ratification, the definition you give is compatible with the usual definition of signatory "as a person who signs a document personally or through his agent and who becomes a party thereto." 23. Signature Subject to Ratification, Acceptance or Approval Where the signature is subject to ratification, acceptance or approval, the signature does not establish the consent to be bound. However, it is a means of authentication and expresses the willingness of the signatory state to continue the treaty-making process. The signature qualifies the signatory state to proceed to ratification, acceptance or approval. It also creates an obligation to refrain, in good faith, from acts that would defeat the object and the purpose of the treaty. untreaty.un.org -- Carl