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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However, what makes this a genocide under international law is the intent behind Israel's actions.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Israel annexed the territory in 1981, but it is still considered to be occupied Syria under international law.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
An international law student, Zgheib balances his academic pursuits with his family's tradition of shepherding.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
As required by international law for all doppelgängers who find one another, these two switch places for a few days to see how the other half lives.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Israel annexed the territory in 1981, but it is still considered to be occupied Syria under international law.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
An international law student, Zgheib balances his academic pursuits with his family's tradition of shepherding.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
As required by international law for all doppelgängers who find one another, these two switch places for a few days to see how the other half lives.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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“International law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international%20law. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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