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beligerância

[bə.li.ʒə.ˈrɐ̃.sjə]
nounfemininepl: beligerâncias
belligerence
1. The state or quality of being engaged in war or conflict; the status of being a belligerent nation or party
The country's belligerence in the conflict was evident from its military actions.
A beligerância do país no conflito era evidente por suas ações militares.
2. Hostile or aggressive behavior or attitude
His belligerence toward his colleagues made the workplace uncomfortable.
Sua beligerância em relação aos colegas deixou o ambiente de trabalho desconfortável.
3. In international law, the condition of being recognized as a warring party with certain rights and responsibilities
The organization's belligerence was formally recognized by the United Nations.
A beligerância da organização foi formalmente reconhecida pelas Nações Unidas.
Synonyms
agressividadehostilidadecombatividadebelicosidadepugnacidade
Antonyms
pazpacifismoneutralidadeamistosidadecordialidade

Regional Variations

General Portuguese/Brazilian
beligerância
Standard usage in both Portugal and Brazil
Brazil
beligerância
Commonly used in formal and legal contexts
Portugal
beligerância
Formal, primarily used in diplomatic and legal terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

em estado de beligerância (in a state of belligerence)
declarar beligerância (to declare belligerence)
reconhecer a beligerância (to recognize belligerence)
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