scorched earth policy

A form of scorched-earth policy — A strategy that involves destroying buildings, crops, and other resources that could be useful to opponents.

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Meanings

nounscorched earth policy (plural scorched earth policies)

plural scorched earth policies

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of scorched-earth policy.
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