The Dictionary of Internal Security

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ultima ratio, last resort - noun MP3
 
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Def: imprisonment should only be used as a last resort
Example: The ultima ratio principle has emphasized the repressive nature of the criminal justice system and positioned it as the last resort of the legislator.
 
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