military action

• Terme officiel désignant l'emploi de forces armées par un État ou une coalition pour atteindre des objectifs stratégiques, incluant souvent des opérations de combat ou une intervention dans une zone de conflit.

A formal term referring to the use of armed forces by a state or coalition to achieve strategic objectives, often involving combat operations or intervention in a conflict zone.

1. B2formal

   The use of armed forces by a state or group to achieve a political or strategic objective.

   action militaire

   • The government authorized military action against the rebel forces.
   • The UN debated whether to approve military action in the region.
   • Military action was taken to protect the civilian population.

2. Coercive interventionB2formal

   A specific operation or campaign involving combat or the threat of combat.

   action militaire

   • The country launched a military action to secure its borders.
   • The president warned that further military action would be considered.
   • The peace treaty ended years of military action between the two nations.