International Law Terms

adjective relating to the administration of justice or the legal system

• The juridical system plays a crucial role in upholding justice and enforcing laws.
• I don't really understand all the juridical jargon in this legal document.
• I heard the juridical process can be a real headache to deal with.
• In the court of public opinion, his reputation was on trial, facing its own juridical scrutiny.

noun The state or quality of being without law; anarchism.

• The government is cracking down on the lawlessness in the city.
• There's been a lot of lawlessness in this neighborhood lately.
• The lawlessness in this town is out of control.
• The lawlessness of his actions was a clear sign of his rebellion.

noun the act or process of making or enacting laws

adjective related to the process of making laws

• Lawmaking is the process by which legislation is proposed, debated, and enacted by a governing body.
• Lawmaking can be a lengthy and complex process involving multiple stages of review and approval.
• Some people think lawmaking is just a bunch of politicians arguing and not getting anything done.
• In a way, lawmaking is like building a house - each piece of legislation is like a brick, slowly constructing the legal framework of society.

noun the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality

• Maintaining neutrality in international conflicts is crucial for diplomacy.
• It's best to stay neutral when your friends are arguing to avoid taking sides.
• I try to keep things neutral when my parents ask about my weekend plans.
• The artist's use of neutral colors created a sense of calm and neutrality in the painting.

noun the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid

• The ratification of the treaty was a crucial step in solidifying diplomatic relations between the two countries.
• The ratification of the new law means it's officially in effect now.
• They finally got around to ratifying the decision after much debate.
• The public's overwhelming support can be seen as the ratification of the celebrity's actions.

noun official permission or approval for an action

verb to penalize or discipline for disobeying a law or rule

• The government decided to impose economic sanctions on the country.
• If you don't follow the rules, you might face sanctions.
• I heard they're gonna put sanctions on that shady business.
• Her silence was a sanction of approval for the plan.

noun the action or practice of illegally transporting people or goods for profit

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• Human trafficking is a serious violation of human rights and is considered a modern form of slavery.
• Did you hear about the trafficking ring that was busted last week?
• I can't believe people are still involved in that trafficking stuff.
• The trafficking of ideas and information is essential for the growth of knowledge in society.