International law evolved to circumscribe the use of armed force with legal restrictions. The forcible acquisition of territory by conquest became illegitimate and individual criminal liability might attach to those who pursued it. In criminalizing war, this treaty played a role in the development of a new norm of behaviour in international relations, a norm that continues to play a role in our current international order. Which is this treaty or pact which also initiated the concept of renunciation and outlawry of war in international law and also served as the legal basis for the concept of crimes against peace and humanity and on that basis, the trials were held which executed the top leaders responsible for starting World War II:

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The correct option is (C): Kellogg-Briand Pact

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Treat of Locarno

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League of Nations

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Kellogg-Briand Pact

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United Nations

I. Uti Possidetis	1. Principle in customary international law providing that where there has been a fundamental change of circumstances since an agreement was concluded, a party to that agreement may withdraw from or terminate it.
II. Pacta Sunt Servanda	2. Two or more states equally exercise sovereignty with respect to a territory and its inhabitants.
III. Condominium	3. Doctrine that territory remains with the possessor state at the end of war or occupation unless otherwise determined by a treaty or an agreement.
IV. Rebus Sic Stantibus	4. Proposition that treaties are binding upon the parties to them and must be performed in good faith.

The Correct Option is C

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