International law and practice. The term unlawful combatant has been used for the past century in legal literature, military manuals, and case law. However, unlike the terms combatant, prisoner of war, and civilian, the term unlawful combatant is not mentioned in either the Hague or the Geneva Conventions.
For the pricing technique, see cost-plus pricing. A cost-plus contract, also termed a cost reimbursement contract, is a contract where a contractor is paid for all of its allowed expenses to a set limit plus additional payment to allow for a profit. Cost-reimbursement contracts contrast with fixed-price contract, in which the contractor is paid a negotiated amount regardless of incurred expenses.
Cost Reimbursement Contract vs. Fixed Price Contract. Often, when a construction or a building project is starting, the actual costs of materials are not known and it can be difficult for a contractor to provide a fixed price contract for completing the project.ntering into a Cost Reimbursement Contract. While cost reimbursement contracts have several advantages, including encouraring the use of higher quality materials, there are also some significant disadvantages as well.