Conventional Warfare
/kənˈvɛnʃənəl ˈwɔrˌfɛər/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of warfare conducted by the use of conventional military weapons and battlefield tactics without employing weapons of mass destruction or irregular methods.
The treaty aims to regulate conventional warfare to minimize civilian casualties.
Forms
- conventional warfare
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Commentary
Legal discussions of conventional warfare focus on compliance with international humanitarian law and treaties regulating the conduct of traditional armed conflicts.
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