Adjektiv

völkerrechtlich

relating to international law, under international law

Der Vertrag ist völkerrechtlich bindend.

The treaty is binding under international law.

Diese Handlung ist völkerrechtlich verboten.

This action is prohibited under international law.

((adjective/verb)) under international law The status is recognized under international law.

((noun)) of international law an agreement under international law

Synonyms: international; Antonyms: national, domestic

Composed of 'Völker' (peoples) + 'Recht' (law) + the suffix '-lich'. It literally means 'relating to the law of peoples'.

Think of 'Völker' as 'folks' (peoples) and 'rechtlich' as 'right-ly' or 'legally'. So, what's legally right for all folks.

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