State Practice

State practice refers to the behaviors, actions, and decisions of a state's government, especially its legal and political activities, that reflect its consistent and general approach to certain issues over time. In international law, it helps determine a state's positions and commitments, shaping the development of legal principles. Essentially, it’s how a state's routines and policies demonstrate its official stance, creating a pattern that others can observe and consider when understanding that state's priorities and legal obligations. State practice thus plays a key role in defining a state's international responsibilities and legal recognition.