antireprisal (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌæntɪrɪˈpraɪzəl/
Definition
Measures taken to prevent or respond to reprisals, especially in the context of international law and diplomacy. These measures aim to protect a country's interests and citizens from retaliatory actions by another country.
Examples
The government implemented antireprisal policies to safeguard its nationals abroad.
Antireprisal strategies are crucial in maintaining diplomatic relations between nations.
How to Use antireprisal
- take antireprisal measures (verb phrase)
- To implement measures to prevent or respond to reprisals. — "The government took antireprisal measures to protect its citizens abroad."
- antireprisal actions (noun phrase)
- Actions taken to defend oneself against an attack or reprisal. — "The company's antireprisal actions were deemed justified in the face of imminent threat."
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