Extrajudicial Punishment
/ˌɛkstrəˈdʒuːdɪʃəl ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) Punishment imposed by an authority without legal process or judicial trial.
The report condemned the use of extrajudicial punishment by security forces.
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Commentary
Extrajudicial punishment typically implies action taken without legal safeguards, often raising human rights concerns.
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