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 United Arab Emirates and Qatar - which have both been repeatedly struck by Iranian projectiles - condemned Iran's attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, describing them as violations of those countries' sovereignty and international law. — Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 28 June 2026

Also joining in the public denouncements of Iran were Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with both countries saying the latest strikes violate Bahrain's sovereignty and international law. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026

China and Russia have been using the shadow fleet to exploit gaps in international law and sabotage that infrastructure. — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

The Court’s decision will bar suits by victims of any human-rights abuses, because human-rights protections became part of international law in the 20th century. — Leah Litman, The Atlantic, 26 June 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