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undeclared war

undeclared war

 
pronunciation:
uhn di klerd wor
part of speech: noun
definition: a conflict that has the characteristics of a war, including open, armed fighting between nations or groups of people, but is not precipitated by an official declaration of war.
The United States has been engaged in several undeclared wars, including the Vietnam War.
antonyms:
declared war