war crime

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Noun war crime has 1 sense

war crime - a crime committed in wartime; violation of rules of war
--₁ is a kind of crime, law-breaking

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Term: War Crime

Definition: War crime refers to a serious violation of the laws and customs of warfare, committed during armed conflicts. These acts are considered criminal offenses and are typically perpetrated against civilians or prisoners of war.

Examples:

Noun - Specific Event: The Nuremberg Trials served as a landmark prosecution of war crimes committed during World War II.
Noun - General: The high-ranking military officer was convicted of several war crimes after ordering the deliberate targeting of innocent civilians.
Adjective: The international community demanded justice for the war crime committed by the occupying forces.
Verb: The military tribunal was established to investigate and prosecute individuals who war crime against humanity.