What does military action mean?

Definitions for military action
mil·i·ta·ry ac·tion

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  1. military action, actionnoun

    a military engagement

    "he saw action in Korea"

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  1. military action

    Military action refers to any activities or operations conducted by armed forces to achieve a specific objective. This can include various forms of conflict or combat such as wars, battles, skirmishes, as well as non-combat operations such as peacekeeping, surveillance, or humanitarian missions. Such actions may be taken as part of a wider defense or security policy enacted by a state or international organization.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of military action in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of military action in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of military action in a Sentence

  1. J. Perry:

    Today, I think it's probably true that the present North Korean President believes it's possible the United States is prepared to take military action, paradoxically, the dangerous situation we're in right now has created the environment in which diplomacy actually might be successful.

  2. The US:

    We don't think the Turks ought to undertake military action that's not fully coordinated with and agreed to by The US at a minimum so they don't endanger our troops -- but also so that they meet the President's requirement that the Syrian opposition forces that have fought with us are not endangered.

  3. Abu Ghiath al-Shami:

    I promise you in the coming period you will see something different that will surprise everyone in terms of military action.

  4. Elliott Abrams:

    We have not threatened military action.

  5. Adam Schiff:

    Nevertheless, this missile strike and the military action of our forces already in Syria, have yet to be authorized by Congress, congress cannot abdicate its responsibility any longer and should vote on any use of force not made in self defense. This is necessary whether action is taken against terrorist groups or, as here, against regime capabilities.


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