Biological Weapons
/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈwɛpənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Weapons that employ biological agents such as bacteria, viruses, or toxins to cause disease or death in humans, animals, or plants, often regulated under international law.
The use of biological weapons is prohibited under the Biological Weapons Convention.
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- biological weapons
- biological weapon
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Commentary
Legal definitions often arise in arms control treaties; precision is needed to distinguish from chemical or nuclear weapons.
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