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- noun Plural form of
noncombatant .
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Examples
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It erodes the distinction between combatants and noncombatants, which is critical to the theory of justice in war (jus in bello).
Israel: Civilians & Combatants Margalit, Avishai 2009
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Attacks against noncombatants, that is, civilians and military personnel who at the time of the incident were unarmed and/or not on duty, are judged as terrorist attacks.
On Objectivity Garry 2005
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Attacks against noncombatants, that is, civilians and military personnel who at the time of the incident were unarmed and/or not on duty, are judged as terrorist attacks.
Archive 2005-07-01 Garry 2005
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It erodes the distinction between combatants and noncombatants, which is critical to the theory of justice in war (jus in bello).
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It erodes the distinction between combatants and noncombatants, which is critical to the theory of justice in war (jus in bello).
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We are to believe that these "noncombatants" are out of harm's way and free from casualties by roadside bombs, suicide bombers or open hostilities.
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We are to believe that these "noncombatants" are out of harm's way and free from casualties by roadside bombs, suicide bombers or open hostilities.
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We are to believe that these "noncombatants" are out of harm's way and free from casualties by roadside bombs, suicide bombers or open hostilities.
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Some two-thirds were women, the very young, the old, the handicapped: time porters, nurses, whatever kind of noncombatants were required.
There Will Be Time Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 1972
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After President Karzai's angry denunciation, and the results of his team's investigation was released, the U.S. military altered its account slightly, admitting that only 25 Taliban fighters had actually died as well as five Afghans identified as "noncombatants," including a woman and two children.
Pacific Free Press - Hard Truths for Hard Times - Progressive opinion, dissident news 2008
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