Armed Quote by Noam Chomsky
“Armed attack has a definition in international law. It means sudden, overwhelming, instantaneous ongoing attack.”
About This Quote
An armed attack is defined in law as a sudden, overwhelming, and ongoing violent assault.
In simple terms: Legal definition: sudden, overwhelming, ongoing violent assault.
Recognize legal criteria for armed attacks.
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When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- military planning
- humanitarian response
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this definition affect humanitarian law?
- What implications does it have for conflict reporting?
Legal definitions may vary across jurisdictions.