Le crime de guerre
Example: Le crime de guerre a été condamné lors du procès international.
Definition
"Le crime de guerre" refers to serious violations of the laws and customs of war, such as mistreatment of prisoners, killing civilians, or unnecessary destruction, which are considered illegal acts during armed conflicts and are punishable under international law.
Etymology
The term "le crime de guerre" comes from French, where "crime" means a serious offense or wrongdoing, and "guerre" means war. It emerged in the 19th and 20th centuries as international law developed to address unlawful actions committed during wartime.
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