2007-03-20 19:22:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
From Wikipedia:
A belligerent is an individual, group, country or other entity which acts in an aggressive or hostile manner, such as engaging in combat.
In times of war, belligerent countries can be contrasted with neutral countries and non-belligerents. However, the application of the laws of war to neutral countries and the responsibilities of belligerents are not affected by any distinction between neutral countries, neutral powers or non-belligerents. A non-belligerent may nevertheless risk being considered a belligerent if it aids or supports a belligerent in a way proscribed by neutral countries.
An interesting use of the term arose during the American Civil War, when the Confederate States of America, though not recognized as a sovereign state, was recognized as a belligerent power, and thus Confederate warships were given the same rights as United States warships in foreign ports.
Good Luck....
2007-03-20 19:26:21 · answer #1 · answered by Teacher Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dumb means stupid and belligerence is an angry, violent or warlike nature.
"dumb belligerence" is why Bush got the US into the Iraq war...
2007-03-20 19:48:22 · answer #2 · answered by theegorider 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Belligerence Means
2017-02-22 03:29:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope someone didn't just say that to you....
2007-03-20 22:48:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋