AUMF

American  

abbreviation

1. Authorization for Use of Military Force: a law enacted in 2001, giving the U.S. president the authority to use military force against those persons or groups connected with the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

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Example Sentences

Members of Congress are not - for now - targeting a third AUMF, which passed days after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

From Reuters

It concerned the status of the 2001 law that approved going to war against those responsible for the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Authorization for Use of Military Force, or AUMF.

From Seattle Times

“Hearing from high-ranking national security officials will help inform my own decision-making as I fully evaluate the implications of maintaining or repealing the AUMF.”

From Washington Times

“To be sure all of us would agree that it would be good to have a new AUMF. I totally agree. That upholds Congress’ traditional role in the war powers process,” said Rep. Ken Calvert of California, the top Republican on the House Appropriations defense subcommittee.

From Washington Times

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley testified last month to the House Armed Services Committee that no current military operations rely on the 2002 AUMF, and repealing the authorization would have no impact.

From Washington Times