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Extrajudicial

usgb/ˌekstrədʒuˈdɪʃl/Volume
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Used to describe actions or resolutions skipping formal legal processes such as courts or hearings. SlideThe 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. SlideThe report highlighted the increase in extrajudicial detentions.
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Commonly associated with human rights violations when referring to actions by state authorities. SlideInternational courts investigate claims of extrajudicial executions.