geneva convention

noun

Meaning

A series of international treaties establishing the standards of international law for humanitarian treatment in war.

Examples

The captured soldiers were protected under the terms of the Geneva Convention.
Violations of the Geneva Convention are considered serious war crimes by the international community.

Synonyms: humanitarian law, laws of war, international treaty, rules of engagement

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geneva convention

noun

Pronunciation: dʒəˈniːvə kənˈvɛnʃən

Definition

A series of international treaties establishing the standards of international law for humanitarian treatment in war.

Examples

The captured soldiers were protected under the terms of the Geneva Convention.
Violations of the Geneva Convention are considered serious war crimes by the international community.
The organization monitors global conflicts to ensure adherence to the principles outlined in the Geneva Convention.

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