civilian
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He added that the case underscored the need revive Inglewood’s civilian police oversight commission, which was disbanded in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
But the IDF's English language statement has said he was a "civilian".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Under international law, the military is allowed to strike civilian power plants and other key infrastructure only if they contribute to a military operation and civilian harm is minimized.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
"We continue to call on all parties to uphold international humanitarian law and protect civilian life," it added.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
While most of the classes we took were taught by soldiers and sometimes ex-soldiers who were tech reps, in this case a civilian walked into the room.
From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen
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