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 Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania is a UNESCO World Heritage Site protected under international law. — Kristin Wright, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026

In December 2025, non-profit Amnesty International wrote in a report that confining men in small cages exposed to the elements could constitute torture under international law. — Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Sihasak said Thailand has been unwavering in its commitment to uphold international law and peaceful settlement in disputes. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

Under international law at that time, the concept of war crimes only applied to international armed conflicts. — Aryeh Neier, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 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