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war crime
noun
: an act committed during a war that violates international law usually because it is cruel, unfair, etc.
Full Definition of WAR CRIME
: a crime (as genocide or maltreatment of prisoners) committed during or in connection with war —usually used in plural
— war criminal noun
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First Known Use of WAR CRIME
1906
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