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 outlet then suggested that Clooney's twins might instead pursue a career as a human rights and international law lawyer like their mom, Amal.
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Several groups have accused the United States of carrying out extrajudicial killings, allegations the administration has firmly denied, insisting all actions comply with international law and are conducted in self-defense.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
East African governing body IGAD, in a statement on Saturday, said Somalia's sovereignty was recognized under international law.
—CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
France’s President Emmanuel Macron said in the Oval Office in February that touching the Russian funds would be a breach of international law.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Several groups have accused the United States of carrying out extrajudicial killings, allegations the administration has firmly denied, insisting all actions comply with international law and are conducted in self-defense.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
East African governing body IGAD, in a statement on Saturday, said Somalia's sovereignty was recognized under international law.
—CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
France’s President Emmanuel Macron said in the Oval Office in February that touching the Russian funds would be a breach of international law.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for international law
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“International law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international%20law. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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