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collective security

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noun

  1. a system of maintaining world peace and security by concerted action on the part of the nations of the world

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Without a more robust multilateralism, we risk replacing an imperfect system of collective security with the brutal reality of widespread insecurity.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 2026

"He also said that applying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective security of Nato allies is wrong," the spokeswoman added.

From BBC Jan. 18, 2026

During his campaign for the post, Philippe said: "My objective is clear: to consolidate the role of the organisation as a global reference for collective security."

From Barron's Nov. 27, 2025

The country now benefits from the alliance’s collective security guarantee — Article 5 of its treaty — a vow that an attack on one of them will be met by a response from them all.

From Seattle Times Mar. 11, 2024

The major concern of each of us should be the promotion of collective security, not the advancement of individual security.

From State of the Union Address by Truman, Harry S.

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