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war criminal

/ˈwɔːr ˌkrɪmɪnəl/

Tradução: Pessoa que comete atos que violam as leis da guerra, como atacar civis, maltratar prisioneiros de guerra ou usar armas proibidas, frequentemente durante um conflito armado.

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/ˈwɔːr ˌkrɪmɪnəl/C1formallegal
  • ptPessoa que comete atos que violam as leis da guerra, como atacar civis, maltratar prisioneiros de guerra ou usar armas proibidas, frequentemente durante um conflito armado.

A person who commits acts that violate the laws of war, such as targeting civilians, mistreating prisoners of war, or using prohibited weapons, often during armed conflict.

  1. Person guilty of war crimesC1formal

    An individual who has committed serious violations of the laws and customs of war, such as targeting civilians, torture, or genocide.

    ptCriminoso de guerra

    • The tribunal sentenced the war criminal to life in prison.
    • Many war criminals were prosecuted after the conflict ended.
    • He was accused of being a war criminal for ordering attacks on hospitals.