Il crimine di guerra
Example: Il crimine di guerra deve essere punito dalla comunità internazionale.
Definition
"Il crimine di guerra" refers to serious violations of the laws and customs of war, such as mistreatment of prisoners, killing civilians, or using prohibited weapons. These crimes are punishable under international law to protect human rights during armed conflicts.
Etymology
The phrase "il crimine di guerra" comes from Italian, where "crimine" means crime and "di guerra" means of war. It literally translates to "war crime," a term that emerged in the 20th century to describe unlawful acts committed during wartime, especially after the Nuremberg Trials following World War II.
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