What does "armed conflict" mean?

A contested incompatibility that entails the use of armed force between two parties including a territory, the government of a state, or both.

What is a synonym for "armed conflict"?

Common synonyms include: attack, battle, belligerence, bloodshed, combat, conflicts.

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A contested incompatibility that entails the use of armed force between two parties including a territory, the government of a state, or both. countable, uncountable

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