Jus ad bellum definition
Jus ad bellum means rules and laws that govern the lawfulness of, or the justification for, resorting to the use of force.
Jus ad bellum is a term means “war justly motivated”, which is a central part of the discussion of the rationale for prosecuting war. The concept is related to the justifications given by war-makers for entering or triggering a war. Jus ad bellum explains only the cause and motive in initiating war (The Choice of War, Weeks, 2010). Over the past 6000 years of human history, the civilized world has witnessed
Examples of Jus ad bellum in a sentence
Jus ad bellum only applies to states, whilst international criminal law applies directly upon individuals.