Par in parem non habet imperium

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Par in parem non habet imperium (Latin for 'equals have no sovereignty over each other') is a general principle of international law, forming the basis of state immunity.[1][2] Because of this principle, a sovereign state cannot exercise jurisdiction over another sovereign state.[3][4][5]

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  5. ^ Nys, Ernest (1905). "Le procès de Marie Stuart et la notion du droit des gens". Revue de Droit International et de Législation Comparée. Deuxième série (in French). 7: 125–129.