Article 2 (4) not only prohibits war but also any use of force So, it is much wider in scope than both the League.
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Two provisions dominate legal thought and practice.
In order to ensure prompt and effective action by the United Nations, its members confer on the Security Council primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and agree that in carrying out its duties under this responsibility the Security Council acts on their behalf.
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Several provisions govern the use of armed force.
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One of the most important principles of international law is the prohibition against the use of force.
Preamble; Chapter I: Purposes and Principles (Articles 1-2) Chapter II: Membership (Articles 3-6) Chapter III: Organs (Articles 7-8) Chapter IV: The General Assembly (Articles 9-22).
Whereas the peoples of the United Nations have in the Charter reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and.
E Article 2 (6) as the Precursor of a Universal System of Collective Security Based upon the UN Charter.
<b>Article 51 permits self-defense if an armed attack occurs.
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