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Limited War (Noun)

Meaning

A war whose objective is less than the unconditional defeat of the enemy.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • A limited war resulted in the signing of a peace treaty after only several months of conflict.
  • The general understood the nature of the limited war and adjusted his military strategy accordingly.
  • The objective of this limited war was not total conquest, but rather to secure a key strategic location.
  • Critics argued that engaging in a limited war would only lead to a prolonged stalemate.
  • During the Cold War, nations often engaged in limited wars as a way to exert influence without escalating into nuclear conflict.

Hypernyms

  • Warfare
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