belligerency

American  

[buh-lij-er-uhn-see] / bəˈlɪdʒ ər ən si /

noun

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

2. belligerence.

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belligerency British  

/ bɪˈlɪdʒərənsɪ /

noun

1. the state of being at war

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Etymology

Origin of belligerency

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

Example Sentences

"We do want to have the region come to terms between all the countries and agree against any belligerency from any side to any other."

From Reuters

His belligerency and weapons programs make it difficult.

From Washington Post

As Rosenberg notes, “The list of violent episodes would grow throughout the period of American belligerency and included, according to one account, the stoning of dachshunds on the streets of Milwaukee.”

From Washington Post

Israel has long accused Soleimani of being the mastermind of Iran’s belligerency in the region.

From Seattle Times

Instead, he’s projecting an attitude of business as usual, discussing Iranian belligerency, threats from Gaza and domestic affairs.

From Washington Times