Domestic Jurisdiction
/ˈdɒm.ɪ.stɪk dʒʊəˈrɪs.dɪk.ʃən/
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- (n.) The authority of a state to govern matters within its own borders without external interference.
The principle of domestic jurisdiction protects a nation's internal affairs from outside intervention.
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Commentary
Often invoked to emphasize non-interference in internal state matters, especially in international disputes.
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