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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Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil said this step marks the beginning of a new era in which Venezuela is committed to upholding international law.
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The high commission said the vessel and its crew were freed under international law.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The company is being represented by the international law firm, Kirkland & Ellis.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Iranian media said the drone was conducting routine surevillance that is permitted under international law.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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Cnn 9 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
The high commission said the vessel and its crew were freed under international law.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The company is being represented by the international law firm, Kirkland & Ellis.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Iranian media said the drone was conducting routine surevillance that is permitted under international law.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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“International law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international%20law. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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