INTERNATIONAL LAW Definition & Meaning

international law

noun

the body of rules that nations generally recognize as binding in their conduct toward one another.

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

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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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of international law¹

First recorded in 1830–40

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But Ms Spoljaric has now said publicly that what is happening in Gaza is an "extreme hollowing out" of international law.

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The prisons service says that all detainees are held in accordance with international law and that any allegations of abuse are investigated.

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Israel's government said it was evacuating civilians to protect them from harm and from being used by Hamas as "human shields" in violation of international law.

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He strongly backs Jewish settlements in the Palestinian territories, which are considered illegal under international law - though Israel rejects this.

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There were also concerns about the extent to which the bill complied with international law, and whether it would negatively impact New Zealand's reputation internationally.

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