hostile force
[ˈhɑːstəl fɔːrs]
nounpl: hostile forces
força hostil
1. A military or armed group actively engaged in combat or opposition against another force; an enemy combatant unit
The military was authorized to defend against any hostile force that crossed the border.
O exército foi autorizado a se defender contra qualquer força hostil que cruzasse a fronteira.
2. Any organized group or power that poses a threat or acts with intent to harm, destroy, or oppose
Intelligence reports indicated the presence of hostile forces in the region.
Relatórios de inteligência indicaram a presença de forças hostis na região.
This term is primarily used in military, diplomatic, and governmental contexts. In Brazil and Portugal, it appears in official defense ministry communications and international relations discourse. In the USA, it is standard terminology in military doctrine and security policy briefings. The term is formal and carries legal implications in international law and rules of engagement.
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