Meaning & use
hostilities
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Acts of warfare or armed conflict between opposing groups or nations.
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Hostilities broke out along the border within hours of the treaty's collapse.
Both sides agreed to a ceasefire to halt the hostilities.
A note on using this word
Diplomats often prefer the formal term "hostilities" over "war" in official statements and treaties.
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