Belligerents
/bə-ˈli-jə-rənts/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) Parties engaged in a conflict or war, recognized under international law as bearing rights and obligations.
The belligerents agreed to observe the ceasefire during negotiations.
Forms
- belligerent (singular)
- belligerents (plural)
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'belligerents' denotes entities involved in warfare with recognized legal status, distinct from non-combatants or neutrals.
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