World Court

American  

noun

1. an international tribunal established under the Covenant of the League of Nations and replaced in 1945 by the International Court of Justice.

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World Court British  

noun

1. another name for International Court of Justice

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Example Sentences

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

Mexico plans to challenge the raid at the World Court in The Hague.

From Seattle Times

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

Guyana has taken the issue to the World Court in the Netherlands for a definitive ruling, while Venezuela has said it prefers direct bilateral talks as the way forward.

From Seattle Times

Also known as the World Court, the I.C.J. is one of the U.N.’s six main bodies, which include the General Assembly and the Security Council.

From New York Times