International Court of Justice

American  

noun

1. the chief judicial agency of the United Nations, established in 1945 to decide disputes arising between nations.

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International Court of Justice British  

noun

1. Also called: World Court.  a court established in the Hague to settle disputes brought by nations that are parties to the Statute of the Court

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International Court of Justice Cultural  

1. A division of the United Nations that settles legal disputes submitted to it by member nations. The International Court of Justice, also called the World Court, meets in The Hague, The Netherlands.

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Etymology

Origin of International Court of Justice

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

In a statement published in a state newspaper, the government called on the International Court of Justice to "reach its judgement based on fact and settled law strictly within the framework of the Genocide Convention".

From Barron's

Cambodia has been a lot more enthusiastic, but then it has always sought to internationalise its dispute with Thailand - referring it to the International Court of Justice - something Thailand does not agree with.

From BBC

The International Court of Justice granted Phnom Penh sovereignty over one of the most coveted temples in 1962 and a small patch of land around it in 2013, but Thailand does not recognise its jurisdiction.

From Barron's

Judges at the International Court of Justice in The Hague have been asked for an "advisory opinion" laying out Israel's duty to facilitate aid in Gaza.

From Barron's

This year it formed a key part of the International Court of Justice's ruling recognising states' legal climate obligations.

From Barron's