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Biocrime

A deliberate act of assault directed at a person. It is similar to an assault crime, except that instead of a conventional weapon, a pathogen or toxin is used.

Glossary Source

JRC EU CBRNe Glossary
( EU Glossary on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive risks )
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/bitstream/JRC128863/JRC128863_01.pdf