El crim de guerra
Example: El crim de guerra va ser condemnat per la comunitat internacional.
Definition
"El crim de guerra" refers to a serious violation of the laws and customs of war, involving acts such as mistreatment of prisoners, targeting civilians, or destruction not justified by military necessity. These acts are condemned by the international community and considered criminal offenses in armed conflict.
Etymology
The phrase "el crim de guerra" comes from Catalan, where "crim" means crime and "guerra" means war. It literally translates to "the crime of war." The term is rooted in the historical development of international law aimed at regulating conduct during warfare to protect human rights and dignity.
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