Definition of crime against humanity in English:
crime against humanity
nounPlural crimes against humanity
A deliberate act, typically as part of a systematic campaign, that causes human suffering or death on a large scale.
he was handed over to the International Criminal Court in The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity
Example sentencesExamples
- The report said "there are reasonable grounds to believe that crimes against humanity" have been carried out by both sides.
- There should be no impunity and any perpetrators of such a horrific crime against humanity must be held accountable.
- Why has he only recently formed the opinion that Smith is a criminal, guilty of heinous crimes against humanity and should be put to death forthwith?
- I am ashamed of our government and all the others who stand aside while he commits these crimes against humanity.
- These guys are international murderers who committed crimes against humanity and therefore relinquished any claim to the privilege of having "civil rights".
- People slate her as if she has committed a crime against humanity, it's embarrassing.
- He must stand trial for his crimes against humanity.
- Made a permanent tribunal in 2002, the Hague-based court has the authority to try cases of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
- The first trial has focused on the forced evacuation of people into rural labour camps and the related charges of crimes against humanity.
- I support the president's decision to use military force in the face of this horrific crime against humanity.
Origin
Late 17th century: originally in the sense 'immoral or destructive act'.