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international law

–noun
the body of rules that nations generally recognize as binding in their conduct toward one another.
Also called law of nations.


Origin:
1830–40
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international law  
n.  A set of rules generally regarded and accepted as binding in relations between states and nations. Also called law of nations.
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Cultural Dictionary

international law

A body of rules and principles that govern the relations among nations. (See Geneva Conventions and International Court of Justice.)

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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: international law
Function: 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
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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