Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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Hostes

n. pl. [Latin] Enemies. Sing. hostis (hos-tis).

Hostes sunt qui nobis vel quibus nor bellum decernimus; caeteri proditores vel praedones sunt

Enemies are those upon whom we declare war, or who declare it against us; all others are traitors or pirates.

hostes humani generis

Enemies of the human race; specif., pirates.