Definition: "Westlaw," a term borrowed from French, means "the West's law." It refers to legal or administrative standards established by Western nations, particularly European countries. The word "Westlaw" comes from Latin, as in "West Law," which is the part of European law that originated from Western lands. Definition: In legal terms, "Westlaw" often refers to international law established by the United Nations and the Council on Foreign Relations. This term includes laws such as treaties, conventions, and protocols that regulate global relations and have a significant impact on global organizations like the United Nations.