The International Court of Justice normally has authority to settle legal disputes only when nations voluntarily submit to its jurisdiction.

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This statement is true. The International Court of Justice does not have compulsory jurisdiction, meaning that nations must give their consent to have their legal disputes settled by the court. However, there are some limited circumstances where the court can assume jurisdiction without voluntary consent, such as when two countries have agreed to submit a dispute to the court or when a treaty or international agreement specifically grants the court jurisdiction.

The International Court of Justice Normally Has Authority to Settle