# war crime

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈwɔː kɹaɪm/

## Definitions
1. A punishable offence under international law for violations of the laws of war by any person or persons, military or civilian.

## Etymology
From war + crime.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/war-crime