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Definition[]

Civilian participation is "[t]he involvement of non-military persons in warfare."[1]

Overview[]

"While civilians have often provided support to the military in kinetic wars, in cyber warfare civilians are able to remotely participate in direct attacks against opponents. This raises complicated questions of law when the combatants are not uniformed military personnel."[2]

References[]

  1. Berkman Klein Center, Keyword Index and Glossary of Core Ideas (full-text).
  2. Id.