(DoD) That part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities. Also called the law of armed conflict. See also rules of engagement.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
| APA | Military Dictionary (DoD). (2011). law of war. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/law_of_war/definitions/1962521 |
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| MLA | Military Dictionary (DoD). "law of war" 4 April 2011. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/law_of_war/definitions/1962521> |