international law

noun

: a body of rules that control or affect the rights of nations in their relations with each other

Examples of international law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Citing an unnamed official from the Transport General Authority, the agency reported all crew were safe and described the attack as a violation of international law. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 23 July 2026

By asking a federal court to extend one of international law’s strongest protections to Rodríguez, the administration is reinforcing a policy shift that began with its recognition of her government in March. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow channel in Iranian and Omani territorial waters but open under international law to freedom of navigation. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 22 July 2026

Iran has not complied with its obligations under international law to allow the IAEA to access centrifuge manufacturing sites since 2020. — Chris Boccia, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for international law

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Legal Definition

international law

noun

: a body of laws, rules, or legal principles that are based on custom, treaties, or legislation and that control or affect the rights and duties of nations in relation to each other compare internal law