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blood diamond
blood diamondn. A diamond that has been mined in an area undergoing a civil war or other internal conflict, the profits of which help finance the war or conflict. Also called conflict diamond.blood diamond n a diamond sold to help finance a military campaign. Also called: conflict diamond Blood Diamond
Blood DiamondA diamond used to finance a war or rebellion. Blood diamonds are most common in Africa, where diamonds are plentiful and where there a great deal of conflict has taken place in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Trade in blood diamonds is illegal. In 2003, the United Nations put in place the Kimberley Process to certify diamonds as legitimate. Blood diamonds are also called conflict diamonds. |