The provisions of GATT that prohibit a state from taking action contrary to the General Agreement are directly effective.

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Directly effective provisions are those that can be invoked and enforced by individuals or private entities in national courts without the need for implementing legislation. GATT provisions prohibiting a state from taking action contrary to the General Agreement fall under this category and can be directly invoked in national courts.

The Provisions of GATT That Prohibit a State from Taking