declares 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. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of declare war
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Chicago

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