Landmine
/ˈlændmaɪn/
Definitions
- (n.) An explosive device hidden underground or on the surface, designed to detonate by pressure or proximity, used primarily in armed conflict.
The treaty prohibits the use of landmines due to their indiscriminate harm to civilians.
Forms
- landmines
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'landmine' often appears in treaties regulating armed conflict and humanitarian law, with a focus on their impact on civilian populations and post-conflict clearance obligations.
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