Hostility
/ˈhɒstɪlɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) An antagonistic state or attitude of enmity or opposition towards someone or something.
The treaty aimed to reduce hostility between the two countries.
- (n.) Acts or expressions of warfare, aggression, or conflict.
Hostilities broke out after the failed negotiation.
Forms
- hostilities
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'hostility' often describes both an attitude and concrete acts; clarity is key when drafting to distinguish between emotional opposition and physical conflict.
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