Belligerency
/bəˈlɪdʒərənsɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) The status or condition of being engaged in a war or conflict between recognized parties.
The belligerency between the two nations lasted for several years.
- (n.) Aggressive hostility or combativeness in a legal or diplomatic context.
Her belligerency during negotiations hindered any progress.
Forms
- belligerencies
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Commentary
Used primarily in international law to denote a recognized state of conflict; distinguishes from informal hostility.
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