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Biological warfare

The deliberate use of disease-producing microorganisms, toxic biological products, or organic biocides by either nations or non-governmental bodies to induce death or disabilities in humans and/or animals and/or damage to plant crops, etc.

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