Public international law

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The system of law regulating the interrelationship of sovereign states and their rights and duties with respect to one another.

In addition, certain international organisations, companies and sometimes individuals (e.g. in the sphere of human rights) may have rights or duties under international law.


Also known, more simply, as international law.

Not to be confused with private international law, also known as conflict of law.


See also