Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 71

Essay

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Giuseppe Garibaldi

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Definitions:

Jurisdiction

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments, often defined geographically or by area of responsibility.

War Crimes

Serious breaches of international law during an armed conflict which include mistreatment of prisoners, genocide, and targeting civilians.

Geneva Conventions

A series of international treaties and protocols that establish standards of humane treatment for victims of war, including wounded or sick soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war.

Advisory Opinion

This is a non-binding statement by a court or a legal authority on a legal issue, usually given in response to a request from a governmental body or an entity.