👉 In international law, a "timoroso state" is a country that has not made an overtly illegal commitment to abide by international law. This is because the state's actions are not directly related to its obligations under international law. Instead, these countries may choose to follow international law indirectly through their domestic laws or policies. For example, a country like China, which is recognized as a "timoroso" state, has been accused of human rights abuses and political repression in Xinjiang,