"command responsibility" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} command responsibility (uncountable)
  1. (law) The principle by which someone can be legally culpable for crimes committed by those under their control. Wikipedia link: command responsibility Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-command_responsibility-en-noun-D6~~yilb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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