No. 15,553 in German
völkerrechtswidrig
Contrary to international law.
In a sentence
Das Handeln der Regierung wurde von mehreren Staaten als völkerrechtswidrig bezeichnet.
The actions of the government were described as violating international law by several states.
The word 'völkerrechtswidrig' is used here to characterize actions that contravene established norms and rules of international law.
Ein Krieg, der völkerrechtswidrig begonnen wird, kann schwerwiegende Konsequenzen haben.
A war started in violation of international law can have serious consequences.
Here, 'völkerrechtswidrig' describes the beginning of a war that violates the principles of international law, emphasizing legal and ethical implications.
Die Organisation setzt sich für die Bestrafung von völkerrechtswidrigen Verbrechen ein.
The organization advocates for the punishment of crimes against international law.
In this sentence, 'völkerrechtswidrigen' is part of a compound phrase qualifying crimes that go against international law, showing its adjectival function.
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