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

And, in any case, many legal experts say the boat attacks amount to extrajudicial killings in violation of international law. —Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026

In a similar but separate statement, Qatar said the strikes breached international law. —Sarah Dean, NBC news, 12 June 2026

Leo cited the 16th century Spanish intellectual tradition, known as the School of Salamanca, that gave rise to concepts of international law and inherent human rights after Spain’s colonial conquests of the Americas. —ABC News, 8 June 2026

Under international law, the Strait of Hormuz is open to navigation, but Iran has mined the strait and allowed only certain vessels to pass through it, attacking others. —David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 4 June 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