International Court of Justice

noun

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

noun

a court established in the Hague to settle disputes brought by nations that are parties to the Statute of the Court Also calledWorld Court

International Court of Justice

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 .

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Word History and Origins

Origin of International Court of Justice¹

First recorded in 1905–10

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Even when South Africa brought a genocide case to the International Court of Justice, the court responded carefully — not a judgment, but a request: Stop bombing civilians, let aid in.

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Trump has also condemned South Africa for taking Israel to the International Court of Justice, accusing it of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip, which Israel has denied.

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The International Court of Justice is hearing a case bought by South Africa that accuses Israeli forces of committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

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In another sign of its diminished position, Aoun then named as prime minister Nawaf Salam, who was serving as president of the International Court of Justice, and someone not aligned with the group.

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The International Court of Justice is investigating a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide.

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International Code of Signals International Criminal Police Organization

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