Internationaal Recht (Week 4): What does the UN mean with the word force (article 2(4) UN Charter)? And what are the exceptions on this article.

Question

What does the UN mean with the word force (article 2(4) UN Charter)? And what are the exceptions on this article.

Bas Dubbelman · Accepted Answer

Armed measures.
Exceptions:
1. UNSC authorization (article 42 UN Charter)
2. Self-defence (article 51 UN Charter)

What does the UN mean with the word force (article 2(4) UN Charter)? And what are the exceptions on this article.