English Dictionary

act of war

名詞

(military) An action that would justify the initiation of hostilities against the perpetrator; an action that by its nature comprises a cessation of peace.

日本語の意味

敵対行為：戦争を始める正当な理由となり得る、敵意ある行動。 / 平和状態を終わらせる要因ともなる、軍事的な攻撃や挑発行為。

The ambassador warned that the bombing of the civilian port would be considered an act of war and could trigger a full military response.

大使は民間港への爆撃が戦争行為と見なされ、全面的な軍事的対応を引き起こす可能性があると警告した。

意味（1）

(military) An action that would justify the initiation of hostilities against the perpetrator; an action that by its nature comprises a cessation of peace.

意味（2）

(military) An action taken by military forces as part of a war.

acts of war （ plural ）