declaring 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. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of declare war
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APA

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

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Chicago

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