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Dualism

The conception of Canadian Confederation as being a historical compromise between the French and English-speaking communities. Also refers to the traditional understanding of international and domestic law as distinct, with international not being enforced in domestic courts unless specifically adopted in domestic legislation.
- Published in The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 4th ed. by Honourable Mr. Justice Robert J. Sharpe and Kent Roach
A theoretical model emphasizing the distinct nature of the international legal system and domestic legal systems; contrast with monism.
- Published in Public International Law, 2d ed. by John H. Currie