Military Escalation
/ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri ˌɛskəˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally significant intensification of armed conflict or military action, often triggering international legal consequences such as the application of laws of war or justifying self-defense measures under international law.
The country's military escalation led to heightened tensions and invoked provisions of the United Nations Charter.
Forms
- military escalation
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarity about the threshold of escalation is crucial to determine applicable international law obligations and justifications for interventions.
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