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Status of Forces

Description:

The term "status of forces" refers to the legal and practical arrangements negotiated between a host country and a foreign military force regarding the presence and conduct of the foreign force within the host country's territory.

Possible Related Products:

• Books on Status of Forces
• Status of Forces Agreement - Legal Resources

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

1. The status-of-forces agreement between the United Nations and the host country governs the operations of peacekeeping forces.
2. He attended a conference on international law, focusing on the status of forces in conflict zones.

As an adjective:

1. The military base was granted status-of-forces privileges, allowing foreign troops to be stationed there.
2. The embassy provides status-of-forces assistance to serving military personnel.