armed aggression
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It marks the death knell of the post–World War II settlement that, however imperfect, wrestled the anarchy of war into a framework designed to condition armed aggression on legal justification.
From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026
The pact includes a mutual defence clause pledging immediate military assistance if either country faces armed aggression.
From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025
Article 42.7 of the E.U. treaty states that if a member is a victim of armed aggression, other members must come to its aid.
From Washington Post • Apr. 13, 2022
"We appreciate the contribution of the United States to deter the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine," naval commander Oleksiy Neyizhpapa was quoted as saying.
From Reuters • Nov. 23, 2021
This involves two things—a system which gives clear warning that armed aggression will be met by joint action of the free nations, and deterrent military power to make that warning effective.
From State of the Union Address by Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David)
