law of nations

• Termo formal que designa o conjunto de regras e princípios que regulam as relações entre Estados soberanos, também conhecido como direito internacional. Pode referir-se tanto ao direito internacional público em geral quanto ao direito das nações.

A formal term referring to the body of rules and principles that govern relations between sovereign states, also known as international law.

1. International LawC1formal

   A body of rules and principles that govern relations between sovereign states and other international actors.

   Direito Internacional

   • The law of nations prohibits the use of force against another state without justification.
   • Treaties are a primary source of the law of nations.
   • The Geneva Conventions are a cornerstone of the law of nations regarding armed conflict.