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 defense filed a slew of motions, including arguments that capital punishment is unconstitutional, breaks with evolving standards of decency, violates international law and is arbitrarily applied. —Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2025

And while the interests of international law look unlikely to be served over the next four days, the trip, by virtue of its singularity, acts as a reminder of the new international constraints under which Israel’s leader now operates. —Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025

Human-rights experts say the plan would likely violate international law. —Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2025

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (Skadden) has joined Paul Weiss as an elite, international law firm with deep sports industry ties to strike a deal with President Donald Trump. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for international law

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• bradshaw
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• bylaw
• chainsaw
• cheraw
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• crenshaw
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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