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Noun war crime has 1 sense
  1. 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.

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