belligerence|bɛˈlɪdʒərəns| [f. belligerent a.: see -ence.] The carrying on of hostilities; also = belligerency. 1814W. Taylor in Robberds Mem. II. 422 From your belligerence I seek refuge in his pacific philanthropy.1882Punch 9 Sept. 102 The thought of belligerence made him feel faint.