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“Armed attack has a definition in international law. It means sudden, overwhelming, instantaneous ongoing attack.” quote by Noam Chomsky
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“Armed attack has a definition in international law. It means sudden, overwhelming, instantaneous ongoing attack.”

Noam Chomsky

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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize legal criteria for armed attacks.

Themes

law conflict international relations

Mood

analytical formal

Type

informational legal

When to use this quote

  • policy analysis
  • military planning
  • humanitarian response

Key Concepts

legal definition armed conflict security

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this definition affect humanitarian law?
  • What implications does it have for conflict reporting?
A Different Perspective

Legal definitions may vary across jurisdictions.

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