war crime

noun

Meaning

A serious violation of the laws or customs of war, such as the mistreatment of prisoners or the targeting of non-combatants.

Examples

The military commander was indicted for a war crime after ordering the destruction of a civilian hospital.
International law defines the torture of captured soldiers as a clear war crime.

Synonyms: atrocity, violation, breach, transgression

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war crime

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːr ˌkraɪm/

Definition

A serious violation of the laws or customs of war, such as the mistreatment of prisoners or the targeting of non-combatants.

Examples

The military commander was indicted for a war crime after ordering the destruction of a civilian hospital.
International law defines the torture of captured soldiers as a clear war crime.
Many nations have signed treaties pledging to prosecute anyone suspected of committing a war crime.

Synonyms of war crime

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