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Treaty interpretation debates amid Munster pact analysis
A historical discussion argues that treaty terms in the Munster alliance reflected urgent pragmatic interpretation over fixed literal meanings. It contends the Spaniards held primary bargaining power, requiring all subjects to be bound, with broader royal authority to ensure compliance. The piece cites legal maxims, historical usage, and compares two interpretive approaches to treaties.
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