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Meaning of 'Act of war'

What does the saying 'Act of war' mean?

Idiom: Act of war

Meaning:

An act of war is a action that is either intended to start a war or that is interpreted as being sufficient cause for a war.

Country: International English | Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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