Act of war

Noun

Definitions

1.NounAn action that would justify the initiation of hostilities against the perpetrator; an action that by its nature comprises a cessation of peace.

2.NounAn action taken by military forces as part of a war.

Synonyms

casus belli declaration of war invasion acting war of conquest action word mobilization affair call to arms arming action doing

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