Arms Embargo
/ˈɑːrmz ɛmˌbɑːrɡoʊ/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal or political prohibition imposed by a government or international body that restricts the export, import, or transfer of weapons to a particular country or group.
The United Nations imposed an arms embargo on the country to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
Forms
- arms embargo
- arms embargoes
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Commentary
Arms embargoes are often used as a non-military tool to influence state behavior and maintain peace, typically enforced through domestic and international legal instruments.
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