universal jurisdiction
A principle whereby a state claims legal jurisdiction over persons whose alleged…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.
» Universal jurisdiction holds that some crimes are so heinous they transcend any one nation and can be tried anywhere.
Das Universalitätsprinzip besagt, dass manche Verbrechen so schrecklich sind, dass sie einen einzelnen Staat übersteigen und überall verhandelt werden können.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)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.
Weltrechtsprinzip, Universalitätsprinzip
Examples
1 sentencesUniversal jurisdiction holds that some crimes are so heinous they transcend any one nation and can be tried anywhere.
deDas Universalitätsprinzip besagt, dass manche Verbrechen so schrecklich sind, dass sie einen einzelnen Staat übersteigen und überall verhandelt werden können.
Translations
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable