Armed Hostilities
/ˈɑːrmd ˌhɒstɪˈlɪtiz/
Definitions
- (n.) Engagements or acts of warfare involving organized armed forces.
The treaty prohibits the initiation of armed hostilities between the two nations.
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Commentary
The term 'armed hostilities' is frequently used in international law to describe the initiation or ongoing acts of war distinct from mere threats or political tensions.
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