plan of the convention doctrine

plan-of-the-convention doctrine. The principle that each U.S. state, by ratifying the U.S. Constitution, has consented to the possibility of being sued by each of the other states, and has no immunity from such a suit under the 11th Amendment. [Cases: Federal Courts 273.]

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法律翻译Barbara，毕业于英国一流的高级翻译学院，专注翻译各类与艺术诉讼有关的法律文件。