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antipersonnel weapon

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antipersonnel weapon [‚an·tē‚pərs·ən′el ‚wep·ən]
(ordnance)
All instruments of combat, either offensive or defensive, used to destroy, wound, obstruct, or threaten enemy personnel.


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He said allegations about the use of white phosphorous had not been substantiated and while the use of this was not illegal "we are very clear that it should not be used as an antipersonnel weapon and certainly not in a civilian environment.
 
 
 
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