word
universal jurisdiction
yoo-nih-VER-sal joo-RIS-dik-shun
ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsl dʒʊˌrɪsdɪkˈʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
universaljurisdiction
Dictionary meaning
Legal principle allowing states to claim criminal jurisdiction over an accused person regardless of where the crime was committed and irrespective of the accused's or victim's nationality
Examples
- Belgium exercised universal jurisdiction to prosecute war crimes committed in Rwanda.
- Universal jurisdiction cases often involve crimes against humanity or torture.
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