Latin quote · Peace
Ius in bello
“Law in war.”
International law term
Translation
What does “Ius in bello” mean?
Ius in bello translates as “Law in war.”
The rules on how war may be fought, such as protecting civilians and prisoners.
Origin
The story behind it
A term of international law, paired with ‘ius ad bellum’; it covers international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions.
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- Latin
- Ius in bello
- English
- Law in war.
- Source
- International law term
- Era
- Modern
- Theme
- Peace
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