Civil War Law
/ˈsɪvəl wɔːr lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A branch of international law governing the conduct, rights, and duties of belligerents and neutral parties during civil wars.
Civil war law aims to limit the suffering caused by internal armed conflicts.
- (n.) Legal norms addressing recognition, state succession, and authority issues arising from civil wars.
Civil war law also deals with questions of legitimacy and sovereignty after internal armed conflicts.
Forms
- civil war law
- civil war laws
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Commentary
Civil war law overlaps with international humanitarian law but specifically focuses on internal armed conflicts, highlighting unique issues of sovereignty and legitimacy during civil wars.
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