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 Swiss defense minister said that the American attack violated international law. —Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026

This dangerous decision risks the lives of all civilians in Iran since locations used for military purposes lose protected status and could become legitimate military targets under international law. —Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026

Putting aside morality and international law for a second, how much of what is being done by the Israeli government is in line with Israeli domestic law? —Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026

This investment helped circumvent international law that states people cannot be returned to countries if their lives are at risk. —Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 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