Prisoner of War
/ˈprɪzənər əv wɔːr/
Definitions
- (n.) A person captured and held by an enemy during an armed conflict under the laws of war.
The prisoner of war was protected under the Geneva Conventions.
Forms
- prisoners of war
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Commentary
The term specifically denotes lawful detention status under international humanitarian law, distinct from unlawful detention or criminal captivity.
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