word
International Customary Law
in-ter-NAH-shun-ul KUS-toh-mer-ee law
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl ˈkʌstəməriː lɔː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
internationalcustomarylaw
Dictionary meaning
Binding rules of international law derived from consistent state practice combined with the belief that such practice is legally obligatory (opinio juris)
Examples
- The prohibition on torture is part of international customary law binding on all states.
Synonyms: customary international law, CIL
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