"Lotus principle" meaning in All languages combined

See Lotus principle on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the Lotus principle [canonical]
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. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Lotus principle}} the Lotus principle
  1. (law) 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. Wikipedia link: Lotus case Categories (topical): Law
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