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

The letter claimed Iran was acting within the principles of international law. —David McHugh, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

Humanitarian law Human rights experts have warned that Israel could be violating international law with its offensive in southern Lebanon. —Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026

Julia Bikbova, an American-Ukrainian lawyer specializing in immigration and international law, said that this scenario – in which some members of a family are granted re-parole while others are not – is not unique. —Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026

The Gulf states stressed that attacks launched from Iraqi territory by armed factions and proxies loyal to Iran were a particular grievance, and a breach of international law. —Holly Ellyatt,emma Graham, CNBC, 26 Mar. 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