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In international legal scholarship and constitutional history, the phrase most commonly refers to a specific section of the United States Constitution regarding the powers of the Senate in impeachment trials. It also appears in several significant International Law Commission (ILC) draft articles that define the scope of state responsibility and human rights protections. 1. United States Constitution (Article 1, Section 3)

Defines the scope as a State's invocation of the responsibility of another State for injury to its nationals caused by a wrongful act. 3. Historical Significance 1 : Judgment

States that each State has the obligation not to engage in acts that constitute crimes against humanity and must prevent and punish them. United States Constitution (Article 1, Section 3) Defines

While the impeachment judgment is political, the party convicted is still liable and subject to "Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment" under standard law. 2. International Law Commission (ILC) Draft Articles While the impeachment judgment is political, the party

Establishes the core judgment that every internationally wrongful act of a State entails its . Crimes Against Humanity

A "Judgment in Cases of Impeachment" is limited to removing the individual from office and disqualifying them from holding future offices of "honor, Trust or Profit under the United States".

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