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July 17th, 2002
NONCOMBATANT
One that does not engage in combat, either a member (as a chaplain) of the armed forces whose duties do not include fighting, or a civilian.
Usage: Report on Irish Republican Army issuing apology for killing civilians.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.

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