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casus belli

 

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Noun casus belli has 1 sense
  1. casus belli - an event used to justify starting a war
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Casus Belli

Description:

Casus belli is a Latin term that translates to "cause of war." It refers to an event or an action that is considered a justification or reason for starting a war. It is primarily used in political and international contexts.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. The assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the casus belli of World War I.
  2. The disputed border incident served as a casus belli between the neighboring countries.

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