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Hostilities Definition & Meaning

hostilities
noun
  1. fighting; acts of overt warfare; "the outbreak of hostilities"

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Frequently asked questions

What does hostilities mean?
fighting; acts of overt warfare; "the outbreak of hostilities"
What part of speech is hostilities?
Hostilities is a noun.

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