Biological Warfare
/ˌbaɪəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl ˈwɔːrˌfɛər/
Definitions
- (n.) The use of biological agents, such as viruses or toxins, as weapons in armed conflict or terrorism to cause disease or death.
International law prohibits the use of biological warfare due to its indiscriminate and catastrophic effects.
- (n.) A subject of law regulating the development, stockpiling, and deployment of biological weapons under treaties like the Biological Weapons Convention.
The treaty aims to enforce compliance with bans on biological warfare among member states.
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- biological warfare
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Commentary
Legal discussions of biological warfare often focus on its regulation under international humanitarian law and arms control treaties.
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