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.