# War

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R79CBFMSwUZjwKG9qV6AfQb

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Armed Conflict

**Alternative Labels:**

- Armed Warfare
- Combat
- Hostilities
- Military Engagement

## Definition

War and Conflicts refer to armed hostilities between states, nations, or groups, characterized by the use of military force and violence. These engagements can range from full-scale wars between countries to smaller conflicts such as civil wars, insurgencies, and guerrilla warfare, often resulting in significant human, economic, and political consequences.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDFhtJuTWcY7UZGV9F5yOoA

**Deprecated:** False