Ad referendum

What does Ad referendum mean in American Law?

The definition of Ad referendum in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

To be referred; to be put over for subsequent attention.

Ad Referendum in Diplomatic Law

Ad Referendum

An agreement reached ad referendum means an agreement reached by negotiators at the table, subject to the subsequent concurrence of their governments.

Resources

See Also

• Diplomacy entries in the World Encyclopedia
• Diplomacy entries in the American Legal Encyclopedia

Further Reading

• Satow’s Diplomatic Practice, Ivor Roberts
• Modern Diplomacy, R.P. Barnston

Definition of Ad Referendum

In the context of international law, the legal resource A Dictionary of Law, provides a definition of Ad Referendum : (Latin: to be further considered)

Denoting a contract that has been signed although minor points remain to be decided.