belligerency

[ buh-lij-er-uhn-see ]

noun

1. the position or status as a belligerent; state of being actually engaged in war.
2. belligerence.

belligerency

/ bɪˈlɪdʒərənsɪ /

noun

1. the state of being at war

Word History and Origins

Origin of belligerency¹

First recorded in 1860–65; belliger(ent) + -ency

Example Sentences

The diplomatic section shall negotiate with the foreign cabinets the recognition of belligerency and Philippine independence.

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In spite of her high state of belligerency, Beatrice is evidently very proud of her interesting family.

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"My niece will decide that, and not you," he returned with surprising belligerency.

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But instead of arousing belligerency, they aroused an almost frantic agitation.

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Senator Morgan's bill for recognizing the belligerency of Cuba has been debated in the Senate.

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