Declaration of War
/ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən ʌv wɔr/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal announcement by a sovereign state asserting the commencement of hostilities against another state.
The government issued a declaration of war following the invasion.
Forms
- declaration of war
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Commentary
Declarations of war carry significant legal and diplomatic consequences, often impacting the application of international law and triggering war powers statutes.
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