Sentence examples for custom of war from inspiring English sources
Trou came frequently on account of the prevalent custom of war between the cities.
In the custom of war, the victors were simply collecting their loot.
"Padilla is currently being held," the government says, "consistent with the laws and customs of war".
Milosevic faced three count of crimes against humanity and one charge of violating the laws or customs of war.
No less than their insurgent targets, they are fighters without uniforms or insignia, directly participating in hostilities, employing armed force contrary to the laws and customs of war.
The mandate encompasses four broad categories: grave breaches of the 1949 Geneva Conventions; violations of the laws or customs of war; genocide and crimes against humanity.
They say that Mr. Padilla, who is also known as Abdullah al-Muhajir, is being held "consistent with the laws and customs of war".
He suggests that might makes right: "At this moment in world history the United States' conduct should bear the most weight in defining the customs of war.
These are four very good reasons, and they have nothing to with whether the other side obeys the laws and customs of war.
Prosecutors say Mr. Padilla, who is also known as Abdullah al-Muhajir, is being held "consistent with the laws and customs of war".
