council of war en · NOUN
Meanings
- A committee of high-ranking military officers convened to consult on urgent matters in wartime.
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A meeting convened to address a crisis or to make a plan of attack.
to hold a council of war
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| councils of war | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (2)
fi sotaneuvosto (committee to consult on wartime matters) · fi puolustusneuvosto (committee to consult on wartime matters)