Extrajudicial

/ˌɛkstrədʒuːˈdɪʃəl/ adjective

Definition

Occurring or done outside the regular legal system or courts, especially referring to actions taken without legal authority or due process.

Etymology

From Latin 'extra' (outside) + 'judicial' (relating to courts/judges, from 'judex' meaning judge). The term became prominent in the 20th century to describe illegal enforcement actions by authorities.

Kelly Says

Extrajudicial killings and punishments are serious human rights violations where authorities skip courts entirely—international law organizations track these to hold governments accountable!

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