Why the term matters in practice
It appears in accountability reporting. That matters in reporting because the right term helps readers understand the real legal question rather than a shorthand label.
Glossary Entry
Hors de Combat | War Crimes News Glossary
This term appears frequently in accountability reporting. This glossary entry keeps the wording plain and links the term back to reporting situations where it actually matters.
Plain-language definition
Definition and protections for persons hors de combat
It appears in accountability reporting.
Where readers get confused
Readers need plain-language clarity.
See hors de combat in context
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