Warlord
/ˈwɔːr.lɔːrd/
Definitions
- (n.) A military leader exercising civil authority in a region, often without official sanction, typically during a conflict or state collapse.
The warlord controlled the territory despite the absence of a recognized government.
Forms
- warlords
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Commentary
The term 'warlord' often appears in legal contexts involving state sovereignty, armed conflict, and issues of de facto governance; careful distinction from official military or governmental authority is crucial.
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