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extrajudicial

 

[ ˌɛkstrəˈdʒuːdɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal context

Extrajudicial refers to actions that occur outside the judicial process or without the involvement of a court system. This term is often used in discussions concerning the legality or legitimacy of certain actions taken by authorities that bypass established legal procedures, which may involve arrests, detentions, or even executions.

Synonyms

illegal, illegitimate, unlawful

Examples of usage

  • Extrajudicial killings have raised significant human rights concerns.
  • The government was accused of extrajudicial detentions without trial.
  • Some activists demand justice for victims of extrajudicial actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "extrajudicial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extrajudicial

🇮🇳 अदालत के बाहर

🇩🇪 außergerichtlich

🇮🇩 ekstra yudisial

🇺🇦 позасудовий

🇵🇱 pozaprawny

🇯🇵 裁判外の

🇫🇷 extrajudiciaire

🇪🇸 extrajudicial

🇹🇷 yargı dışı

🇰🇷 재판 외의

🇸🇦 خارج عن القانون

🇨🇿 mimosoudní

🇸🇰 mimosúdny

🇨🇳 法外的

🇸🇮 izvenpravdni

🇮🇸 utan dóms

🇰🇿 сотадан тыс

🇬🇪 სასამართლო გარეთ

🇦🇿 məhkəmə xaricində

🇲🇽 extrajudicial

Etymology

The term ‘extrajudicial’ is derived from the Latin words ‘extra’ meaning 'outside,' and ‘judicial’ from ‘judicium’ meaning 'judgment' or 'decision'. The concept of exercising authority outside the standard judicial procedures has a long history, often associated with governments or institutions unilaterally taking actions that affect individuals without the due process of law. Throughout history, various regimes have resorted to extrajudicial methods when legal systems are ineffective or when they seek to maintain control. These actions often evoke significant criticism from legal scholars and human rights organizations, as they circumvent established legal protections and can lead to abuses of power.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,373, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.