Chemical Weapons
/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈwɛpənz/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) Toxic chemical substances and their delivery systems used as weapons, banned under international law due to their capacity to cause indiscriminate harm or death.
The use of chemical weapons is prohibited by the Chemical Weapons Convention.
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- chemical weapons
- chemical weapon
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Commentary
Legal definitions emphasize international treaties, such as the Chemical Weapons Convention, and the prohibition of use, production, and stockpiling.
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