Genocide Legal Concepts and Definitions

A set of vocabulary flashcards defining key legal terms, protected groups, punishable acts, and core principles associated with genocide.

Genocide

Intent to destroy a protected group.

National group

People who share a national identity.

Ethnic group

People who share a common culture or heritage.

Racial group

People identified by shared racial characteristics.

Religious group

People who share the same religion.

Intent to destroy

Purposefully trying to eliminate a group.

Killing members

Causing group members to die.

Serious bodily or mental harm

Causing severe physical or mental harm.

Destructive living conditions

Creating conditions meant to destroy a group.

Preventing births

Stopping births within a group.

Transferring children

Forcibly taking children from one group to another.

Conspiracy

Planning genocide with others.

Direct and public incitement

Publicly encouraging others to commit genocide.

Attempt

Trying to commit genocide.

Complicity

Helping or participating in genocide.

Accountability

Holding people responsible for their actions.

Prevention

Taking action to stop genocide.