(MULTILATERAL GOVERNMENT) International court based in the Hague, the Netherlands; founded in 1889; oldest multilateral court. In some respects, a precursor to the International Court of Justice (also in the Hague--in the same building, the Peace Palace).
The PCA differs from the ICJ in that only national governments may be respondents in the ICJ (which operates like a civil court). The PCA settles disputes that may arise between a private party (such as RCA, in RCA vs. China-1935) and a national government, or between national governments. Parties submit to the PCA when the dispute is a nuisance to both, but relevant laws are uncertain.
The PCA differs from the ICJ in that only national governments may be respondents in the ICJ (which operates like a civil court). The PCA settles disputes that may arise between a private party (such as RCA, in RCA vs. China-1935) and a national government, or between national governments. Parties submit to the PCA when the dispute is a nuisance to both, but relevant laws are uncertain.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration has a three-part organizational structure consisting of an Administrative Council that oversees its policies and budgets, a panel of independent potential arbitrators known as the Members of the Court, and its Secretariat, known as the International Bureau, headed by the Secretary-General.
by Primus Intra Pares July 19, 2010
by Dirtee D March 26, 2007
When you are so desperate that you are willing to bang any chick even ones with messed up grills. abb. (PGS)
"You must be on permanent greenlight status cause you were fuckin the shit out of that uggo last night"
by Jake and Will May 27, 2006
My hair is being such a bitch that i'm guna permanent marker hairerize it! WOOHOOW IM SUCH A GENIUS!! permanent marker hair ROCKS MY GYM SOCKS!!!
by afro girl (aka alex) May 03, 2006
When you stop dealing with your side piece all together no further contact at all and there is no way you will ever get back together!
by Zale1738 February 18, 2010
The face that one makes when coping with a chronic problem, to the point where it seemingly has become permanent.
Also PBF.
Also PBF.
Person #1: Hey, have you seen Lisa lately? I haven't heard from her in a while.
Person #2: I'd stay away from her until she comes to you. Last time I saw her she had her PBF on.
Person #1: PBF?
Person #2: Yeah, bro. Permanent-Bitch-Face.
Person #1: Whoa, yeah, okay. Thanks for the warning, man.
Person #2: I'd stay away from her until she comes to you. Last time I saw her she had her PBF on.
Person #1: PBF?
Person #2: Yeah, bro. Permanent-Bitch-Face.
Person #1: Whoa, yeah, okay. Thanks for the warning, man.
by pbfman April 26, 2014
A high amount of interest expected on monies owed that does not decrease until ALL of the money is paid.
by Kung-Fu Jesus May 02, 2004