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war crime

/ˈwɔːr kraɪm/

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/ˈwɔːr kraɪm/C1formallegal
  • ruСерьёзное нарушение международного гуманитарного права, совершённое во время вооружённого конфликта, включающее такие действия, как преднамеренное убийство гражданских лиц, пытки или уничтожение имущества без военной необходимости.

A serious violation of international humanitarian law committed during armed conflict, including acts such as deliberate killing of civilians, torture, or destruction of property without military necessity.

  1. Serious violation of international lawC1formal

    An act that constitutes a serious violation of the laws of war, such as intentionally killing civilians, torturing prisoners, or targeting protected sites.

    ruСерьёзное нарушение международного права

    • The tribunal prosecuted the general for committing war crimes during the conflict.
    • Deliberately bombing hospitals is considered a war crime.
    • The evidence clearly showed that the attack on the village was a war crime.