the hague
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Definition
Proper noun 1. A city in the Netherlands: The city that serves as the administrative and royal capital of the Netherlands, located in the western part of the country. It is the seat of the Dutch government, parliament, and monarchy. 2. A center of international law: The city is the seat of the International Court of Justice and other major international legal institutions.
Usage Examples
- As a city and capital:
- The Dutch government and parliament are located in The Hague.
- Many foreign embassies are situated in The Hague, not in Amsterdam.
- As an international legal center:
- The International Court of Justice holds its hearings in The Hague.
- The peace palace is a famous landmark in The Hague.
Advanced Usage
- "The Hague Convention": Refers to any of a series of international treaties on private international law, the laws of war, or other matters, signed in this city.
- The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction sets important legal procedures.
- "Hague-based": An adjective describing organizations or activities centered in this city.
- Several Hague-based NGOs focus on international justice and human rights.
Variants and Related Words
- Hague (often used without "the" in certain compound names or informal contexts): refers to the laws of war as codified in the Hague Conventions.
- Den Haag: The Dutch name for the city, commonly used locally and in many European languages.
Synonyms
- Seat of government (for its administrative role).
- Judicial capital (for its role in international law).
Related Phrases
- City of Peace and Justice: A common epithet for The Hague due to its concentration of international courts and tribunals.
- The Hague System: Refers to the international registration system for industrial designs, administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Noun
- the site of the royal residence and the de facto capital in the western part of the Netherlands; seat of the International Court of Justice