Self determination (international law)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004460",
  "term": "Self determination (international law)",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The right of a people to freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social, and cultural development. This principle is enshrined in international human rights law and is a foundational concept in decolonization. It is recognized in Article 1 of the Charter of the United Nations and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/self-determination-international-law/"
}