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universal jurisdiction

noun

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  1. A principle whereby a state claims legal jurisdiction over persons whose alleged crimes…

    A principle whereby a state claims legal jurisdiction over persons whose alleged crimes were committed outside the boundaries of the prosecuting state, regardless of the accused's nationality, country of residence, or other relationship with the prosecuting country.

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No curated loop yet for universal jurisdiction. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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