Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

armed intervention

noun

/ɑrmd ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃən/

Definition

The use of military force by a country or a group of countries in the territory of another country, typically to influence an outcome in a conflict or crisis.

Examples

The United Nations authorized an armed intervention to protect civilians during the conflict.
Many debates arise regarding the legality and morality of armed intervention in foreign affairs.
The country’s leaders called for armed intervention to prevent further violence.

Meaning

Armed intervention refers to the act of a nation using its military forces in another nation, often justified by reasons such as humanitarian concern, self-defense, or to restore peace and order.