Distinction (law)
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Distinction is a principle under international humanitarian law governing the legal use of force in an armed conflict, whereby belligerents must distinguish between combatants and civilians.
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See also
- International Court of Justice advisory opinion on the Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons
- Civilian casualty ratio
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