"retorsion" meaning in All languages combined

See retorsion on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: retorsions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} retorsion (countable and uncountable, plural retorsions)
  1. (law) An act of retaliation taken by one nation against another as a reprisal. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Law Synonyms: retortion
    Sense id: en-retorsion-en-noun-G15~tblU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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