public law; international law
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public law
formalA branch of law in Western jurisprudence concerning the relationship between individuals and the state (e.g., constitutional law, administrative law). Contrasts with private law (私法).
Constitutional law, administrative law, and criminal law all fall within the scope of public law.
This lawsuit involves issues of public law.
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In legal studies, public law and private law are two fundamental categories.
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international law
formalSpecifically refers to the rules and principles governing the relations between sovereign states. Also called 国际公法.
The UN Charter is an important document of international law.
According to international law, the sovereignty of each nation's territorial waters should be respected.
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This dispute ultimately needs to be resolved through international law.