international law
noun
: a body of rules that control or affect the rights of nations in their relations with each other
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The policy has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations and international law scholars, who denounce the operations as extrajudicial killings.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
The indictment lists his job as a senior policy advisor at an international law firm, as well as a lobbyist.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
The producers said the accounts may raise serious questions about conduct on-the-ground and potential breaches of international law.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Tragically, Putin’s blatant disregard for international law when invading and annexing Ukraine in 2022 is frequently compared to the American invasion of Iraq.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
The indictment lists his job as a senior policy advisor at an international law firm, as well as a lobbyist.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
The producers said the accounts may raise serious questions about conduct on-the-ground and potential breaches of international law.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Tragically, Putin’s blatant disregard for international law when invading and annexing Ukraine in 2022 is frequently compared to the American invasion of Iraq.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
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“International law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international%20law. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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