hague

/haɪ/ /heɪɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

The official residence and workplace of the president of the Netherlands, located in The Hague.

“The Dutch prime minister visited the hague to meet with the president.”

2. noun

The International Court of Justice, located in The Hague.

“The dispute between the two countries was taken to the hague for mediation.”

3. noun

A place of assembly or meeting for discussion, especially one that is formal or official.

“The city hosted a hague to discuss the future of the city’s development.”

4. verb

To submit a case to a judicial body, especially the International Court of Justice.

“The country decided to hague the case to settle the dispute.”

Synonyms

  • capital
  • seat

Antonyms

  • abolish
  • dissolve