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

By this time, Gertler had also attracted the attention of international law enforcement, and investors in Gertler’s businesses were getting nervous. —Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026

The agency's statement added that this constitutes offenses punishable under national and international laws, as well as under policies on moderation adopted by major digital platforms. —Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026

Over the course of the conflict, the warring parties were accused of violating international law. —ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026

The agency’s statement added that this constitutes offenses punishable under national and international laws, as well as under policies on moderation adopted by major digital platforms. —Yves-Laurent Goma, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 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