Nato
/ˈneɪ.toʊ/
Definitions
- (n.) An intergovernmental military alliance between North American and European countries established by the North Atlantic Treaty to promote collective defense.
NATO invoked Article 5 after the attack, marking the first collective defense action in its history.
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- nato
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Commentary
In legal contexts, NATO is chiefly referenced regarding treaty obligations and international law governing collective security arrangements.
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