Persecutors
/ˈpɜːrsɪkjʊtərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Persons or entities who subject others to persistent hostility, oppression, or ill-treatment, especially on grounds such as race, religion, or political belief, relevant in legal contexts involving human rights violations.
The persecutors were held accountable for crimes against humanity in the international tribunal.
Forms
- persecutor
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Commentary
'Persecutors' is the plural form of 'persecutor'; legal discussions typically focus on the singular base term.
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