Armed Hostilities

/ˈɑːrmd ˌhɒstɪˈlɪtiz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Engagements or acts of warfare involving organized armed forces.
    The treaty prohibits the initiation of armed hostilities between the two nations.

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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