international law

noun

1. the body of rules that nations generally recognize as binding in their conduct toward one another.

international law

noun

1. the body of rules generally recognized by civilized nations as governing their conduct towards each other and towards each other's subjects

international law

1. A body of rules and principles that govern the relations among nations. (See Geneva Conventions and International Court of Justice.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of international law¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

At the time, China’s foreign ministry spokesman said that China “consistently opposed unilateral sanctions that lack a basis in international law.”

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When we asked Israel's military about the evidence we gathered, it said it operates strictly in accordance with international law.

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The settlements are illegal under international law - a position supported by an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice last year.

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The legality of the operations has also been questioned by legal experts who warn that they breach international law.

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Its vetting procedures to prevent arms going to units involved in breaches of international law have evolved over the years, with the 1997 legislation named after Senator Leahy being one its major pillars.

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