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Definition of じこ‐けっていけん in the Japanese dictionary
Jiko Kenshin [Self-determination authority] The right to freely decide certain personal matters without interference from public authority. In Japan it is considered part of the pursuit of happiness guaranteed under Article 13 of the Constitution of Japan. For example, selection and decision regarding family life, medical care, lifestyle, etc. such as marriage, childbirth, treatment, clothes, hairstyle, hobby etc are respected unless contrary to public welfare. じこ‐けっていけん【自己決定権】 一定の個人的な事柄について、公権力から干渉されることなく、自由に決定する権利。日本では日本国憲法13条で保証されている幸福追求権の一部と考えられる。例えば、結婚・出産・治療・服装・髪型・趣味など、家族生活・医療・ライフスタイル等に関する選択、決定について、公共の福祉に反しない限りにおいて尊重される。
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10 JAPANESE BOOKS RELATING TO «じこ‐けっていけん»
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