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War Crimes

Definition:

War crimes refer to heinous acts, atrocities, and violations of the laws and rules of war that are committed during armed conflicts. These actions are considered illegal under international humanitarian law and may include acts such as genocide, torture, targeting civilians, and using prohibited weapons.

Senses:

1. Acts considered illegal under international humanitarian law

Examples:

Sense 1: Acts considered illegal under international humanitarian law

• The accused general was found guilty of war crimes for ordering the indiscriminate bombing of civilian areas.
• During the Nuremberg Trials, several Nazi leaders were convicted of war crimes committed during World War II.
• The International Criminal Court investigates and prosecutes individuals responsible for war crimes.

Related Products:

For further reading and understanding of war crimes, you may find the following books on Amazon helpful:

• War Crimes: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of International Criminal Justice
• War Crimes: A Short History
• War Crimes: The Consequences of Breaches in Armed Conflict