Extrajudicial

/ˌekstrədʒuˈdɪʃl/

adjective

Something that is done, determined or enforced outside the usual legal procedure.

Many human rights organizations have expressed their concerns over the extrajudicial killings taking place in the country.

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Used to describe actions or resolutions skipping formal legal processes such as courts or hearings.

The activist condemned the extrajudicial procedures used by the government.

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Often carries a negative or critical tone, especially in the context of rights and legality.

The report highlighted the increase in extrajudicial detentions.

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Commonly associated with human rights violations when referring to actions by state authorities.

International courts investigate claims of extrajudicial executions.

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