Chemical Weapon
/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈwɛpən/
Definitions
- (n.) A device or substance designed to cause death or harm through chemical action, prohibited under international law such as the Chemical Weapons Convention.
The use of chemical weapons in warfare is banned by international treaties.
Forms
- chemical weapon
- chemical weapons
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Commentary
Legal definitions often emphasize prohibition in international law and treaties such as the Chemical Weapons Convention.
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