civilian

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“Ultimately, such objects may or may not be lawful targets but that must be based on the circumstances related to the military operation and civilian considerations for each object,” Corn said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The copter-drone symbiosis will also come into effective play in civilian, firefighting or police missions, said Gerin-Roze.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the incident was under investigation, adding that US forces "never target civilian targets".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It can also look into Iran’s continuing attacks on civilian ships, many of which are flagged in ICC member states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The nuns I’d had in grades one and two were mysterious, unknowable, but Mr. French was a civilian.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge