Military Operation
/ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A coordinated, planned action carried out by armed forces during conflict or war, aimed at achieving a specific military objective.
The general authorized a military operation to secure the border.
- (n.) Any act of deployment or use of military resources under international law, often scrutinized for compliance with laws of armed conflict and humanitarian law.
The legality of the military operation was debated in the international court.
Forms
- military operation
- military operations
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Commentary
Term often involves considerations under international humanitarian law and the law of armed conflict; precision in defining scope is important in legal drafting.
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