Primary Strike
/ˈpraɪmɛri straɪk/
Definitions
- (n.) The initial act of armed aggression or use of force by one party against another, typically in an international conflict or warfare context.
The primary strike targeted enemy air defenses to gain control of the airspace.
- (n.) In labor law, the first and main strike action initiated by employees before any subsequent strikes, often during collective bargaining disputes.
The union organized a primary strike to press their demands for better wages.
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- primary strike
- primary strikes
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Commentary
In international law, "primary strike" refers to a deliberate first use of force, which differs from secondary or retaliatory strikes. In labor law, it distinguishes the initial strike from follow-up actions during negotiations.
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