Protocol 1 to Geneva Conventions 1977 Article 51(5)(b)

An attack which may be expected to cause incidental loss of civilian life, injury to civilians, damage to civilian objects, or a combination thereof, which would be excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated—is to be considered indiscriminate.

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