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CAUTIONARY BLAST [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • War and Peace (International Law)
  • International Relations
DEF

A short blast to draw attention to a signal or order about to be given.

CONT

In controlling troops by signals, a short blast of the whistle (i.e., the cautionary blast) will be blown before the signal is made, in order to attract the attention of the troops.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Guerre et paix (Droit international)
  • Relations internationales
DEF

Une action ou une déclaration, particulièrement une démonstration de force, servant de dernier avertissement avant le déclenchement de mesures hostiles.

Spanish

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