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

Its continued aggression against Gaza has killed tens of thousands of civilians, displaced over a million people, and caused a devastating famine that could have been avoided and constitutes a violation of international law. —Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, a government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor, announced the addition of political strategist Julia Donnelly to its Minneapolis office. —Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025

The use of lethal force against vessels allegedly used to transport drugs has raised concerns among legal experts and human rights advocates, who warn that these actions pose serious questions under international law. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025

Leaders from around the world have condemned the offensive and called it a violation of international law. —Nbc News, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025

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