Its decisions, both in contentious cases and in advisory opinions, not only determine the law for the parties in conflict but also enlighten other States with regard to obscure or controversial areas of the law.
其判决，无论是在争议案件还是在咨询意见方面，不仅为冲突双方规定了法律，而且还在法律的模糊或争议领域启发了其他国家。