WAR CRIME Definition & Meaning

war crime

noun

Usually war crimes. crimes committed against an enemy, prisoners of war, or subjects in wartime that violate international agreements or, as in the case of genocide, are offenses against humanity.

war crime

noun

a crime committed in wartime in violation of the accepted rules and customs of war, such as genocide, ill-treatment of prisoners of war, etc

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Derived Forms

war criminal, noun

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war criminal noun

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of war crime¹

First recorded in 1940–45

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Example Sentences

In November, ICC judges said there were "reasonable grounds" that Netanyahu bore "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war between Israel and Hamas.

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"The targeted killing of rescue workers - who are protected under international humanitarian law - constitutes a flagrant violation of the Geneva Conventions and a war crime," he said.

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The UN body investigating human rights violations in the country has warned that the military junta is committing war crimes and crimes against humanity against its own people.

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The UN head of mission said the attack "may constitute a war crime under international law".

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The ICC – International Criminal Court - has issued an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes against the Palestinians.

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