belligerent
Example Sentences
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International law requires belligerents in a war to assist sailors wounded or shipwrecked in battle.
Colombo would follow the Hague Convention, the official added, noting it says that "a neutral power which receives on its territory troops belonging to the belligerent armies shall intern them".
From Barron's
"Canada reaffirms that international law binds all belligerents," he said.
From Barron's
As Scotland's most belligerent ball carrier, it would enhance their chances if he is physically able to make an impact.
From BBC
But here are some of the ways that the belligerents would like it to end.
From BBC
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