armed conflict

armed conflict. Int’l law.

1. A state of open hostility between two nations, or between a nation and an aggressive force. • A state of armed conflict may exist without a formal declaration of war by either side.

2. A military action taken under Article 42 of the United Nations Charter. — Also termed police action.

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