English Explanatory Dictionary

war crime

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A punishable offence under international law for violations of the laws of war by any person or persons, military or civilian.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɔː kɹaɪm/ /ˈwɔɹ kɹaɪm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-war crime.wav

Word forms

war crime war crimes warcrime

Etymology

From war + crime.

Related words

war criminal
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