war crimes

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

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of war crime
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APA

war crimes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/war%20crimes

MLA

“war crimes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/war%20crimes. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “war crimes,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/war%20crimes.

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