What is the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

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What is the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It is a global court that settles legal disputes between states and provides advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and specialized agencies. The ICJ is composed of 15 judges elected by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council for a term of nine years. Its main function is to promote peaceful resolution of international disputes and uphold international law.