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

Many countries, legal experts and human rights groups call the boat strikes extrajudicial attacks in violation of international law. —Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026

This is a gray area of international law, but providing financial and material aid alone is generally not considered sufficient justification for an attack. —Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026

An Iranian vessel seized by the US on Sunday was carrying medical supplies for dialysis patients, the Iranian Red Crescent Society said, calling it a violation of international law. —Aditi Sangal, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026

Ships, under international law, are freely allowed to traverse straits like Hormuz, which don’t fall within one country’s territorial waters. —Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

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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