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Belligerency Definition & Meaning

belligerency
noun
  1. hostile or warlike attitude or nature
  2. fighting; acts of overt warfare; "the outbreak of hostilities"

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Frequently asked questions

What does belligerency mean?
hostile or warlike attitude or nature fighting; acts of overt warfare; "the outbreak of hostilities"
What part of speech is belligerency?
Belligerency is a noun.
How many definitions does belligerency have?
Belligerency has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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