International Humanitarian Law
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl hjuːˈmænɪˌtɛriən lɔː/
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- (n.) Body of international law regulating the conduct of armed conflict and protecting persons who are not or are no longer participating in hostilities.
International humanitarian law prohibits the targeting of civilians during warfare.
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Commentary
Often used interchangeably with 'law of armed conflict,' it emphasizes humanitarian protections amid war rather than lawful justification for warfare.
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