# Declarative theory of statehood

> theory in international law according to which a state's existence is independent of recognition by other states

**Wikidata**: [Q18406418](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18406418)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Declarative_theory_of_statehood)  
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