war of necessity en · NOUN
Meanings
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A war waged out of necessity, such as due to imminent danger to a country's welfare or sovereignty.
We must consider this struggle against the Axis invasion of the Continent a war of necessity, as it threatens to dismantle our very way of life…
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wars of necessity | Number=Plur | lexicographic |