international law
noun
: a body of rules that control or affect the rights of nations in their relations with each other
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Such a targeting would be a violation of international law. 
J. Eugene Clay, The Conversation, 28 July 2022 Moscow has used these weapons on both military and civilian targets—and the latter is a clear war crime under international law. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 1 Aug. 2022 Gunther’s memoir was a literary counterpart to the work then under way in international law, where new concepts of human rights were being invented. Deborah Cohen, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2022 Both organizations focus on peacekeeping, but the United Nations, with 193 member countries, seeks cooperation in areas such as international law, human rights, the environment and social progress. Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2022 Both moves violated international law, Ukrainian territorial integrity and sovereignty, and will cause immense suffering. Jordan Michael Smith, The New Republic, 22 Feb. 2022 Meeting on Monday, European Union foreign ministers issued a statement repeating their call for Russia to respect international law, de-escalate tensions and negotiate. New York Times, 24 Jan. 2022 States can also invoke principles of customary international law in international courts, such as the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court. Leonard Hammer, The Conversation, 13 May 2021 The complaints call for investigations and an immediate halt to the deportations, arguing that officials are violating U.S. and international law, including the Convention Against Torture and due process rights. Molly O’toole, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2020 See More
J. Eugene Clay, The Conversation, 28 July 2022 Moscow has used these weapons on both military and civilian targets—and the latter is a clear war crime under international law. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 1 Aug. 2022 Gunther’s memoir was a literary counterpart to the work then under way in international law, where new concepts of human rights were being invented. Deborah Cohen, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2022 Both organizations focus on peacekeeping, but the United Nations, with 193 member countries, seeks cooperation in areas such as international law, human rights, the environment and social progress. Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2022 Both moves violated international law, Ukrainian territorial integrity and sovereignty, and will cause immense suffering. Jordan Michael Smith, The New Republic, 22 Feb. 2022 Meeting on Monday, European Union foreign ministers issued a statement repeating their call for Russia to respect international law, de-escalate tensions and negotiate. New York Times, 24 Jan. 2022 States can also invoke principles of customary international law in international courts, such as the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court. Leonard Hammer, The Conversation, 13 May 2021 The complaints call for investigations and an immediate halt to the deportations, arguing that officials are violating U.S. and international law, including the Convention Against Torture and due process rights. Molly O’toole, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
1789, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
international law
noun
: a body of laws, rules, or legal principles that are based on custom, treaties, or legislation and that control or affect the rights and duties of nations in relation to each other compare internal law