Diplomatic Asylum
/dɪˈpləʊmətɪk əˈsaɪləm/
Definitions
- (n.) Protection granted by a diplomatic mission to a person fleeing from the host country's legal authorities.
The embassy granted diplomatic asylum to the political dissident seeking refuge from prosecution.
Forms
- diplomatic asylums
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Commentary
Diplomatic asylum is distinct from territorial asylum as it involves protection within diplomatic premises and is subject to complex international law interpretations.
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