International Court of Justice

noun

1. the chief judicial agency of the United Nations, established in 1945 to decide disputes arising between nations.

International Court of Justice

noun

1. Also called: World Court. a court established in the Hague to settle disputes brought by nations that are parties to the Statute of the Court

International Court of Justice

1. A division of the United Nations that settles legal disputes submitted to it by member nations. The International Court of Justice, also called the World Court, meets in The Hague, The Netherlands.

Word History and Origins

Origin of International Court of Justice¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The International Court of Justice, the UN's top court, has declared Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories to be against international law.

From BBC

The UN's top court, the International Court of Justice, is currently considering a case brought by South Africa in 2023 that argues that Israel is committing genocide.

From BBC

Guyana has taken the matter to the International Court of Justice, but Venezuela has disputed the court's authority to rule on it.

From BBC

The International Court of Justice ordered Azerbaijan to reopen the corridor, but Baku ignored it.

From Los Angeles Times

It has also asked the International Court of Justice to rule on where the border should lie.

From BBC