Magnitsky legislation

English

Alternative forms

  • Magnitsky law

Etymology

Named after Russian tax advisor Sergei Magnitsky who died in police custody after exposing corruption in the Russian government.

Noun

Magnitsky legislation (usually uncountable, plural Magnitsky legislations)

  1. (law) A type of legislation that authorizes the sanction of foreigners involved in grave corruption or human rights abuse.
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