Meanings
nounMagnitsky legislation (usually uncountable, plural Magnitsky legislations)
plural Magnitsky legislations · alternative Magnitsky law
- uncountableusuallylawA type of legislation that authorizes the sanction of foreigners involved in grave corruption or human rights abuse.
Origin
Named after Russian tax advisor Sergei Magnitsky who died in police custody after exposing corruption in the Russian government.
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Magnitsky legislation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Magnitsky%20legislation
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