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.