World Court
Americannoun
noun
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In its case filed April 11, Mexico asked the World Court to order Ecuador to take “appropriate and immediate steps to provide full protection and security of diplomatic premises” and prevent any further intrusions.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024
For Nicaragua’s representative to the International Court of Justice, this week’s hearing before the World Court was a case of déjà vu.
From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2024
Israel’s legal team at The Hague will be led by Malcolm Shaw, a British expert chosen for his experience in litigation at the World Court.
From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2024
Last week Russia urged the ICJ, also known as the World Court, to throw out the case, claiming Kyiv's legal arguments were flawed.
From Reuters • Sep. 27, 2023
The League of Nations provided in its constitution among other things for a World Court of Nations.
From History of Human Society by Blackmar, Frank W. (Frank Wilson)
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