World Court
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
The International Court of Justice, a judicial tribunal established by the United Nations to hear disputes submitted by nations and to issue advisory opinions upon request of a United Nations organ, such as the General Assembly or Security Council. The World Court has 15 judges and sits in The Hague (Netherlands).
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:27 pm
