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collective security

 

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Noun collective security has 1 sense
  1. collective security - a system for international peace
    --1 is a kind of
    peace

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Collective Security

Definition:

Collective security refers to a system in which countries work together to prevent and respond to threats to their collective peace, security, and stability.

Usage:

1. As a noun:
- The establishment of collective security aims to promote peace and discourage aggression between nations.
- NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is an example of a regional collective security organization.

2. As a principle:
- The principle of collective security is rooted in the belief that an attack on one country is an attack on all, and therefore requires a united response.
- The United Nations Charter includes provisions for collective security to maintain global peace and security.

3. As an international agreement:
- The Treaty of Versailles, signed after World War I, aimed to establish collective security measures to prevent future conflicts.
- The collective security provisions of the African Union serve to address regional security challenges on the African continent.

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