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ARTICLE-31: General rule of interpretation     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 1. A treaty shall be interpreted in good faith in accordance with the ordinary meaning to be given to the terms of the treaty in their context and in the light of its object and purpose. ...
... 2. The context for the purpose of the interpretation of a treaty shall comprise, in addition to the text, including its preamble and annexes: ...
... 3. There shall be taken into account, together with the context: ...