diplomatic asylum

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• Diplomatic law — is that area of international law that governs permanent and temporary diplomatic missions. A fundamental concept of diplomatic law is that of diplomatic immunity, which derives from state immunity. Key elements of diplomatic law are the immunity …   Wikipedia

• asylum — /euh suy leuhm/, n. 1. (esp. formerly) an institution for the maintenance and care of the mentally ill, orphans, or other persons requiring specialized assistance. 2. an inviolable refuge, as formerly for criminals and debtors; sanctuary: He… …   Universalium

• diplomatic immunity — exemption from taxation, searches, arrest, etc., enjoyed by diplomatic officials and their dependent families under international law, and usually on a reciprocal basis. [1910 15] * * * ▪ international law       in international law, the… …   Universalium

• asylum — asy·lum /ə sī ləm/ n: protection from arrest and extradition given esp. to political refugees by a nation or by an embassy or other agency that has diplomatic immunity Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. asylum …   Law dictionary

• Diplomatic missions of Guinea — legend|#ff0000|Guinealegend|#007f0f|Embassy Guinea s relations with other countries, including with West African neighbors, have improved steadily since 1985. Guinea reestablished relations with France and Germany in 1975, and with neighboring… …   Wikipedia

• asylum — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from Greek asylon, neuter of asylos inviolable, from a + sylon right of seizure Date: 15th century 1. an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors ; sanctuary 2.… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• extraterritoriality — /ek streuh ter i tawr ee al i tee, tohr /, n. 1. immunity from the jurisdiction of a nation, granted to foreign diplomatic officials, foreign warships, etc. 2. the applicability or exercise of a sovereign s laws outside its territory. Also,… …   Universalium

• Mariel boatlift — Cuban refugees arriving in crowded boats during the Mariel boatlift crisis. The Mariel boatlift was a mass emigration of Cubans who departed from Cuba s Mariel Harbor for the United States between April 15 and October 31, 1980. The event was… …   Wikipedia

• sanctuary — sanctuaried, adj. /sangk chooh er ee/, n., pl. sanctuaries. 1. a sacred or holy place. 2. Judaism. a. the Biblical tabernacle or the Temple in Jerusalem. b. the holy of holies of these places of worship. 3. an especially holy place in a temple or …   Universalium

• Pan-Americanism — is a movement which, through diplomatic, political, economic and social means, seeks to create, encourage and organize relationships, associations and cooperation between the states of the Americas in common interests.HistoryThe struggle for… …   Wikipedia

• Politics of Guatemala — takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Guatemala is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.… …   Wikipedia