international law

American  

noun

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

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international law British  

noun

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

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international law Cultural  

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

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Etymology

Origin of international law

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

The attacks have been criticised by some experts, who said they could violate international laws governing armed conflict.

From BBC

“We have said it very clearly before … National borders and the sovereignty of states are rooted in international law … You cannot annex other countries,” the statement read.

From Salon

Beijing condemns the U.S. seizures as violating international law.

From Barron's

BRUSSELS—European leaders rallying support for Kyiv say they are working to defend a democratic country, safeguard international law and counter Russian aggression.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kostiantyn is proud to be studying international law at Irpin University and -- despite his broken English -- wants to be able to work "protecting human rights, in Ukraine and elsewhere in the world".

From Barron's