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A to Z
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More than a glossary, "A to Z" provides definitions of key terms followed by references to relevant parts of "The law" and "The law in practice" sections where the terms appear, and to the relevant rules of IHL.
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Napalm
National case law
National commissions of implementation
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National liberation wars
National RCRC Societies
Nationality
Natural resources
Naval bombardment
Naval warfare
Necessity (as a defence)
Neutral state
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Non-detectable fragments
Non-governmental organizations
Non-international armed conflict
Non-refoulement
Non-state actors
Nuclear power stations
Nuclear weapons
Nurses