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Jurisdiction (Law)
The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
Litigation (Law)
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Precedent (Law)
An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide in similar circumstances (crucial for Common Law).
Liability (Law)
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law.
Defendant (Law)
An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
Plaintiff (Law)
The party who brings a case against another in a court of law.
Tort (Law)
A wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability.
Breach of Contract (Law)
The failure to perform any term of a contract without a legitimate legal excuse.
Legalise
to make an action, substance, or behavior lawful that was previously prohibited, criminalized, or unregulated
tension (IR)
a feeling of nervousness or mental strain
UN (United Nation)
a global intergovernmental organization established in 1945
ICJ (UN)
International Court of Justice
UNSC
UN Security Council = the principal organ of the United Nations responsible for maintaining international peace and security.
Investigates disputes, recommends peace settlements, imposes sanctions/embargoes, and authorizes peacekeeping or military enforcement.
UNSC
guilty
being responsible for committing a crime, offense, or wrongdoing, or feeling regretful/ashamed for doing something wrong
tribunal
a specialized body, person, or group appointed by a government or organization to adjudicate specific legal disputes or issues, often operating outside the reg.
