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Law & International Relations

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  • Defendant (Law)
    An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
  • Jurisdiction (Law)
    The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
  • Occupancy Rate
    The percentage of available rooms that are occupied at a given time.
  • guilty
    being responsible for committing a crime, offense, or wrongdoing, or feeling regretful/ashamed for doing something wrong
  • UN (United Nation)
    a global intergovernmental organization established in 1945
  • Tort (Law)
    A wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability.
  • Plaintiff (Law)
    The party who brings a case against another in a court of law.
  • Liability (Law)
    The state of being responsible for something, especially by law.
  • Walk-in
    A guest who arrives at the hotel seeking a room without a prior reservation.
  • tribunal
    a specialized body, person, or group appointed by a government or organization to adjudicate specific legal disputes or issues, often operating outside the reg.
  • Litigation (Law)
    The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
  • Legalise
    to make an action, substance, or behavior lawful that was previously prohibited, criminalized, or unregulated
  • tension (IR)
    a feeling of nervousness or mental strain
  • Concierge
    A hotel employee whose job is to assist guests with information, tours, and bookings.
  • Full Board
    A rate that includes the bed and three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
  • ICJ (UN)
    International Court of Justice
  • Overbooking
    The practice of selling more rooms than are available, anticipating "no-shows."
  • Breach of Contract (Law)
    The failure to perform any term of a contract without a legitimate legal excuse.
  • Back of House (BOH)
    The staff areas where the public is not allowed (kitchens, laundry, offices).
  • Precedent (Law)
    An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide in similar circumstances (crucial for Common Law).
  • UNSC
    UN Security Council = the principal organ of the United Nations responsible for maintaining international peace and security.
  • Revenue Management
    The strategic use of performance data to optimize pricing and room availability.
  • Front of House (FOH)
    The areas of a hotel or restaurant that are open to the public (lobby, dining room).
  • Sovereignty (IR)
    The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
  • Investigates disputes, recommends peace settlements, imposes sanctions/embargoes, and authorizes peacekeeping or military enforcement.
    UNSC