crimes against humanity

A form of crime against humanity — A very destructive and immoral act; later specifically, something causing widespread human misery or loss of life; an atrocity.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of crime against humanity
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crimes against humanity. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crimes%20against%20humanity

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“crimes against humanity.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crimes%20against%20humanity. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “crimes against humanity,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crimes%20against%20humanity.

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