self-determination
(redirected from Right of self-determination)

Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia

0.01 sec.

The political right of the majority to the exercise of power within the boundaries of a generally accepted political unit, area, or territory.

The principle of self-determination is mentioned in the United Nations Charter and has often been stressed in resolutions passed by the UN General Assembly. The concept is most often used in connection with the right of colonies to independence. It does not relate to attempts at independence by groups, such as the French Canadians or the Nagas of India, who do not possess their own sovereign states.

See also: discretion, freedom, home rule, liberty

How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email

Feedback
Add definition

? Mentioned in

? References in periodicals archive

Their participation in the burgeoning civil rights, feminist, and peace movements, and their endorsement of the right of self-determination and the dignity and contribution of each person met with strong opposition from ecclesiastical authorities, with some notable exceptions.

Double Crossed by Brennan, Margaret / U.S. Catholic

is the principle of Indigenous peoples' right of self-determination.

Becoming visible: Indigenous peoples believe that to prosper they ... by Canada and the World Backgrounder

We may hope that there is only a remote possibility that effect will be given to the right of self-determination in a way that will detract from our sovereignty.

The erosion of national sovereignty by Gibbs, Harry / National Observer - Australia and World Affairs

More results

Legal browser

? Full browser

right of possession
right of put and call
right of recovery
Right of Reentry
Right of relief
right of representation
right of retention
Right of self-determination
right of succession
Right of Survivorship
right of use
right of way
Right patent
right thing to do
right time

Right of publicity
right of put and call
Right of quiet enjoyment
Right of quiet enjoyment
Right of quiet enjoyment
Right of quiet enjoyment
Right of quiet enjoyment
right of re-entry
Right of rebellion
Right of recall
right of recovery
Right of redemption
Right of Reentry
Right of relief
Right of reply
right of representation

Right of rescission
Right of rescission
right of retention
Right of return
Right of Review
Right of revolution
right of search
right of search
Right of self-determination
Right of Spoil
Right of spring
Right of strike
right of succession
Right of support
right of survivorship
right of survivorship
Right of the Author

Right of the first night
Right of the Republic
Right of the tabouret
Right of the territory
Right of Use
Right of Use
Right of Use and Easement
Right of visit
Right of Voluntary Association
Right of Voluntary Association
Right of vote for women
Right of vote for women
Right of vote to foreigners
right of way
right of way
right of way

Legal Dictionary

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup \| Partner with us

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.

self-determination (redirected from Right of self-determination)

self-determination
(redirected from Right of self-determination)