How to Cite a Treaty in Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography)

A written agreement between countries, such as the Paris Agreement.

Example in Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography)

Paris Agreement, December 12, 2015, 3156 United Nations Treaty Series 79.
Footnote Paris Agreement, December 12, 2015, 3156 United Nations Treaty Series 79.

What Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography) includes

These are the details of the example above that the style prints, so they are the ones to collect for your own source.

  • Treaty Title
  • Treaty Series
  • Volume
  • Page
  • Date Signed/Adopted

Record the treaty name, signing date, and parties involved. Include the treaty series citation (e.g., UNTS, TIAS) and entry-into-force date if different.

The formatting comes from the style's own file, so check the finer points against your guide. What to check by hand in Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography).

A Treaty in other styles

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