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Nuremberg defense
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上官などからの命令に従ったために行った犯罪や不法行為について、自身の行動を弁解する説明（言い逃れ）として用いられる表現
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(ethics, international law, idiomatic) An explanation offered as an excuse for behaving in a criminal or wrongful manner, claiming that one acted in this way because one was ordered by others (particularly superiors) to do so.
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Nuremberg defense
During the inquiry, several officials resorted to the Nuremberg defense, insisting they were only following orders.
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During the inquiry, several officials resorted to the Nuremberg defense, insisting they were only following orders.
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