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an act of war

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an act of war 
1. Lit. an international act of warlike violence for which war is considered a suitable response. To bomb a ship is an act of war.
2. Fig. any hostile act between two people. "You just broke my stereo!" yelled John. "That's an act of war!"
See also: act, war


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Customary international law recognizes blockades as an act of war because of the belligerent use of force even against third party nations in enforcing the blockade.
Vice-Admiral Kevin Cosgriff says any Iranian attempt to blockade the Strait of Hormuz would be an act of war.
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