Tactical Withdrawal
/ˈtæk.tɪ.kəl wɪθˈdrɔː.əl/
Definitions
- (n.) A deliberate military or strategic retreat to avoid unfavorable engagement or to regroup.
The troops executed a tactical withdrawal to preserve their forces for a better position.
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Commentary
This term is primarily used in military and security law contexts to describe a controlled retreat rather than a rout or defeat.
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