Definitions from Wiktionary (preemptive self-defence)
▸ noun: The concept of an armed attack on another state, when not at war, on the belief that the other state represents a real attack threat. It differs from a preemptive strike which applies to states which are already at war.
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▸ noun: The concept of an armed attack on another state, when not at war, on the belief that the other state represents a real attack threat. It differs from a preemptive strike which applies to states which are already at war.
Similar:
preemptive strike,
anticipatory retaliation,
preventive war,
preemption,
pre-emption,
prevenge,
war footing,
prebuttal,
counterpreparation,
preëmption,
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