ASIL

ASIL is an acronym that can refer to multiple organizations or concepts. Two prominent uses are in automotive safety engineering and international law.

Automotive Safety Integrity Level: In the context of road-vehicle safety, ASIL denotes the level of functional safety required for a system or element, as defined in the ISO 26262 standard. The four levels—A, B, C, and D—represent increasing rigor in safety requirements, with D the most stringent. ASIL determination is made through hazard analysis and risk assessment, typically considering the severity of potential harm, exposure to the hazard, and the controllability of the hazard. The resulting ASIL guides the development process, including safety goals, system architecture, and verification activities for hardware and software to reduce functional risk to an acceptable level. The concept serves to align safety objectives with the design, validation, and production activities needed to prevent or mitigate automotive hazards.

American Society of International Law: ASIL is also the acronym of the American Society of International Law, a nonprofit professional association based in Washington, D.C., founded in 1956. It aims to enhance the understanding and application of international law and to promote scholarship and public discussion. The society publishes scholarly work, most notably The American Journal of International Law, and organizes meetings, panels, and symposia that bring together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers. Membership includes academics, lawyers, and students, and the organization provides resources for research and comparative legal study.