ICJ
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · International Organization
| Stands for | International Court of Justice |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
ICJ stands for International Court of Justice, an international organization abbreviation also used in law.
Principal judicial organ of the United Nations, which settles legal disputes between states and gives advisory opinions on questions of international law referred by UN bodies. Its 15 judges sit in the Peace Palace in The Hague.
Example: The ICJ ordered provisional measures while it considers the case.
Usage notes
Often called the World Court, it began work in 1946, succeeding the Permanent Court of International Justice of the League of Nations. Judges are elected by the General Assembly and Security Council for nine-year terms. In July 2025 it issued an advisory opinion on states' obligations regarding climate change. Only states, not individuals, can be parties.
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