Military Intervention
/ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The deployment of armed forces by a state into another state or territory without the consent of the latter, often to influence political or military outcomes.
The country's military intervention was condemned by the international community as a breach of sovereignty.
Forms
- military intervention
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Commentary
Term typically involves complex issues of international law, including legality under the UN Charter; drafters should clarify the intervention's legal basis and consent or authorization status.
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