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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The plan, which would amount to ethnic cleansing and violate international law, caused a global diplomatic storm, delighted many on the right wing of politics in Israel and horrified Palestinians.
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Christian Edwards, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
Critics argue that Trump's order undermines international law, while supporters see it as necessary to protect American and Israeli interests.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
The wall won’t absolve the U.S. from its obligations to abide by international laws, current U.S. laws or the United Nations General Assembly Universal Declaration of Human Rights relating to immigration.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Unlike genocide, ethnic cleansing is not recognized as a specific crime under international law.
—Zolan Kanno-Youngs, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2025
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Christian Edwards, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
Critics argue that Trump's order undermines international law, while supporters see it as necessary to protect American and Israeli interests.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
The wall won’t absolve the U.S. from its obligations to abide by international laws, current U.S. laws or the United Nations General Assembly Universal Declaration of Human Rights relating to immigration.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Unlike genocide, ethnic cleansing is not recognized as a specific crime under international law.
—Zolan Kanno-Youngs, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2025
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“International law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international%20law. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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