DEFENSIVE WAR

Definition of DEFENSIVE WAR in Black's Law Dictionary 4th Edition – Legal dictionary – Glossary of legal terms.

Definition of DEFENSIVE WAR

A war in defense of, or for the protection of, national rights. It may be defensive in its principles, though offensive in its operations. 1 Kent, Comm. 50, note.

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