declared war

A form of declare war — To make a formal pronouncement, or sign a legal document, that initiates a state of war between one nation and another, usually before hostilities begin.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of declare war
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APA

declared war. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/declared%20war

MLA

“declared war.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/declared%20war. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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