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 Definitions of casus belli  [ˈkeɪ səs ˈbɛl aɪ, ˈbɛl i;]  

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Definition of 'casus belli' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) casus belli
an event or political occurrence that brings about or is used to validate a declaration of war.

Etymology:  (1840–50; < NL: lit., occurrence of war)

Definition of 'casus belli' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) casus belli
an event used to justify starting a war

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