Etymology

Hague Invasion Act

Today it means: The American Service-Members' Protection Act, enacted to shield Americans from being prosecuted by the International Criminal Court. Full definition →

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From the Act's authorization to use any means necessary to free American personnel detained by the International Criminal Court in The Hague, implicitly allowing military actions.

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