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

China and Russia have been using the shadow fleet to exploit gaps in international law and sabotage that infrastructure. — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Oman has said that any agreement will comply with international law, although the prospect of a financial system on a waterway that typically handles around 20% of the world's oil has sparked alarm. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 July 2026

The Court’s decision will bar suits by victims of any human-rights abuses, because human-rights protections became part of international law in the 20th century. — Leah Litman, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026

Both countries have stepped up efforts to safeguard freedom of navigation and uphold international law in the strait, including hosting a summit with 51 other nations in April. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 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