an act of war


an act of war

1. A violent action that could initiate large-scale fighting. If we invade that country, it will be an act of war.2. By extension, any unwelcome action that elicits an angry response. You played my video games when I wasn't home? Oh, that's an act of war, little brother!See also: act, of, war

an act of war

 1. Lit. an international act of warlike violence for which war is considered a suitable response. To bomb a ship is an act of war. 2. Fig. any hostile act between two people. "You just broke my stereo!" yelled John. "That's an act of war!"See also: act, of, war