Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
act-of-war
noun
/ˈakt əv ˈwɔr/
Definition
A hostile action by one nation against another that is recognized as a formal declaration of war.
Examples
- The bombing of the embassy was considered an act-of-war by the government.
- The naval blockade was an act-of-war that prompted an international response.
- Many experts debated whether the cyber attack constituted an act-of-war.
Meaning
An act-of-war refers to aggressive military actions or movements taken by one state against another which signals the start of conflict, involving direct engagement or significant military operations.
Synonyms
- military aggression
- hostile action
- declaration of war
