"Mogadishu line" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Mogadishu line [canonical]
Etymology: In reference to the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the Mogadishu line
  1. The point at which foreign involvement in a conflict shifts from peacekeeping or diplomacy to combat operations. Wikipedia link: Battle of Mogadishu (1993)
    Sense id: en-Mogadishu_line-en-name-89Dxqw72 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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