Combatant
/ˈkɒmbətənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A person directly engaged in armed conflict, especially as a member of the armed forces.
The treaty protects combatants from unlawful acts during war.
- (adj.) Relating to or characteristic of a person engaged in combat.
Combatant forces clashed at dawn.
Forms
- combatants
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Commentary
In legal contexts, distinguishing combatants from non-combatants is crucial for applying laws of armed conflict.
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