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Ad Hoc Tribunal

A temporary court established to prosecute specific crimes or conflicts, such…

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Admissibility Criteria

Standards used by international courts or bodies to determine whether a case or…

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Advisory Opinion

Non-binding legal advice issued by an international court or tribunal upon…

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Amicus Curiae

A Latin term meaning 'friend of the court'; a person or group offering…

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Appeal as of Right

A procedural entitlement allowing a party to appeal a decision to a higher…

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