International Criminal Court
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl ˈkrɪmɪnl kɔrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A permanent international tribunal established to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.
The International Criminal Court convicted the warlord of multiple war crimes.
Forms
- international criminal courts
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Commentary
Often cited by its acronym ICC, the Court's jurisdiction is complementary, acting when national courts are unwilling or unable to prosecute.
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