自じ決けつ権けん

noun

right to self-determination

Refers to the right of a people or nation to determine their own political status and pursue their own development. Often used in international law and political contexts.

• 国こく際さい法ほうでは、すべての人じん民みんが自じ決けつ権けんを有ゆうするとされている。

  Under international law, all peoples are said to have the right to self-determination.