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Term: Preventive Strike

Definition:

A preventive strike refers to a military or political action taken to pre-emptively neutralize a potential threat or aggression before it occurs. It aims to deter or hinder an adversary's capability to launch an attack.

Sample Sentences:

1. The government authorized a preventive strike to eliminate the terrorist cell before they could carry out their planned attack.
2. In an attempt to safeguard national security, the country conducted a series of preventive strikes on suspected enemy installations.
3. Military strategists often debate the ethical and legal implications of launching a pre-emptive preventive strike.

Possible Related Products:

• Books on Preemptive War
• Military Strategy Books
• National Security Products