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Belligerency

belligerency n

: the state of being at war or in conflict
;specif
: the status whereby a recognized military force is granted the protection of the international laws of war

Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.
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