POLITICAL OFFENSE

By SovConn | April 16, 2014

political offense.A crime directed against the security or government of a nation, such as treason, sedition, or espionage. • Under principles of international law, the perpetrator of a political offense cannot be extradited. — Also termed political crime. [Cases: Extradition and Detainers 5.]

[Blacks Law 8th]

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