Magnitsky legislation en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Russian tax advisor Sergei Magnitsky who died in police custody after exposing corruption in the Russian government.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A type of legislation that authorizes the sanction of foreigners involved in grave corruption or human rights abuse.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnitsky law | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Magnitsky legislations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |