De oorlogsmisdaad
Example: De oorlogsmisdaad werd grondig onderzocht door het tribunaal.
Definition
"De oorlogsmisdaad" refers to a serious violation of the laws of war, committed during armed conflict, which includes acts such as targeting civilians, torture, or destruction of property beyond military necessity. It is often investigated and prosecuted by international tribunals.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de oorlogsmisdaad" combines "oorlog" meaning war and "misdaad" meaning crime. It literally translates to 'war crime,' a term that emerged prominently after World War II to define crimes committed during warfare that violate international law.
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"De oorlogsmisdaad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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