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war power

 

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Noun war power has 1 sense
  1. war power - an extraordinary power exercised (usually by the executive branch) in the prosecution of a war and involving an extension of the powers that the government normally has in peacetime
    --1 is a kind of
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War Power


Definition:

War power refers to the authority and control exercised by a government or individual in times of armed conflict.

Senses:

  1. Noun: The political and legal control a government possesses to initiate, wage, and manage war.
  2. Noun: The ability of a country or military to exert force or aggression in a war.

Sample Sentences:

  • 1. The president invoked his war power and authorized the deployment of troops in response to the hostile attack.
  • 2. The constitution grants the Congress the war power to declare war and regulate the armed forces.
  • 3. The success of a nation in war heavily relies on its war power, including weaponry, military strategy, and the morale of soldiers.

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