Lotus principle en · PROPN
Etymology
After the Lotus case, a criminal trial resulting from a 1926 collision between between French and Turkish ships, in which the applicable jurisdiction was disputed.
Meanings
- The principle, in international law, that sovereign states may act in any way they wish as long as they do not contravene an explicit prohibition.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Lotus principle | canonical | lexicographic |