noncombatant

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But under international humanitarian law, it is illegal for a fighter to pose as a doctor — or any other noncombatant civilian.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2024

You want people to know you're a noncombatant.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2022

The U.S. military, said one official, did not see indications of other noncombatant casualties but cannot rule it out because the forces were not on the ground long enough to dig through all the rubble.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2022

And each time I felt the sting of a paintball whacking into my arm or abdomen, I thought of Jim, the neutral noncombatant who had forced me into battle.

From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2022

An unexpected, a singularly noncombatant, note came into Mrs. Glass’s voice.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger