zone of action

noun

A tactical subdivision of a larger area, the responsibility for which is assigned to a tactical unit; generally applied to offensive action.

Meanings

nounzone of action (plural zones of action)

plural zones of action

  1. governmentA tactical subdivision of a larger area, the responsibility for which is assigned to a tactical unit; generally applied to offensive action.
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