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 of international law
First recorded in 1830–40
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British Dictionary definitions for international law
international law
noun
the body of rules generally recognized by civilized nations as governing their conduct towards each other and towards each other's subjects
Cultural definitions for international law
international law
A body of rules and principles that govern the relations among nations. (See Geneva Conventions and International Court of Justice.)