Even though such a treaty takes effect , it does not apply to signatories that have not ratified it .
A multilateral agreement may provide that it will take effect upon its ratification by less than all of the signatories .
Even though such a treaty takes effect , agreement does not apply to signatories that have not ratified agreement .
A multilateral agreement may provide that it will take effect upon its ratification by less than all of the signatories .