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This dimension groups courts by the legal system in which they sit, civil law, common law or another tradition. Wikipedia notes courts administer justice "in accordance with the rule of law," and the rule of law itself is shaped by the underlying legal system the court belongs to. Browsing this way collects every court operating within the same legal tradition.

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International courts are formed by treaties between nations, or by an international organization. 1
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1. International court (Wikipedia)
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Quote, International court, lead section
International courts are formed by treaties between nations, or by an international organization such as the United Nations, and include ad hoc tribunals and permanent institutions but exclude any courts arising purely under national authority.
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