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Chapter One Introduction to International Business Law I. Definition of International Business Law II. Sources of International Business Law III. History of International Business Law IV. Characteristics and Principles of International Business Law V. Major Legal Systems of the World Key Terms and Important Legal English Usages 1. norms: 标准，规范，法则，规则，准则。该词一般指组织或惯例中的准则或规则，不指立法机关所制定的法律。 2. law: 法律，法令。该词较常用，主要指由最高当局制定、由立法机构通过或由习惯认可而由法院执行的法律。 3. code: 法典、法规。着重指集体的法规，如civil code, criminal code. 4. regulation: 条例，规则，规章。主要表示用以指导、管理或控制某系统或某组织的规则或原则。 5. rules: 规则，规章。指团体的规章、条例或比赛规则，常与regulation互换使用。 6. provision: 规定，规范。指具体部门所制定的规定。 7.procedures: 程序，办法。主要指具体部门或行业为实施某法律制订的具体步骤。 8.institutions: 制度，法律，法令；公共机构。该词主要表示制度、公共机构或诉讼的提起。 9.rule of law: 法治。 10. legal doctrines: 法律理论。 11.legal validity: 法律效力。 I. Definition of International Business Law 1. Definition International business law, also called international commercial law, refers to the body of legal rules and norms that regulates international trade and international business organizations. 2. The meaning of “International” A commercial transaction is international if: (1) the parties have their places of business in different States or Countries; (2) the parties have their nationalities from different countries; (3) the commercial activities are performed in a State or District outside the Country or Countries of one or more parties; (4) the object of the commercial relationship is located in a State or District outside the Country or Countries of one or more parties. 3. The meaning of “commercial” II. Sources of International Business Law 1. International Treaties and Conventions A treaty may also be known as agreement, protocol, covenant, convention, exchange of letters, accord, exchange of notes, memorandum of understanding, etc.. Treaties are binding agreements between two or more states, and conventions are legally binding agreements sponsored by international organizations, such as the United Nations. Main Treat