duration — I noun age, continuance, continuance in time, continuation in time, course, epoch, era, extension in time, extent, interregnum, interval, lasting period, length of time, limit, period, period of time, phase, season, space of time, span, spell,… … Law dictionary
war — A state of activity in which a nation prosecutes its rights or its claims by force of arms. 56 Am J1st War § 12. An armed struggle or contest by force carried on for any purpose between two or more nations or states exercising at least de facto… … Ballentine's law dictionary
duration — late 14c., from O.Fr. duration, from M.L. durationem (nom. duratio), noun of action from pp. stem of L. durare harden (see ENDURE (Cf. endure)). Old legalese phrase for the duration popularized 1916 in reference to British enlistments in World… … Etymology dictionary
War of the Confederation — Date 1836–1839 Location Present day Bolivia and Peru Result United Restorative Army victory, dissolution of the confederation. Argentina fails to conquer Tarija … Wikipedia
War Cross (Norway) — War Cross with sword Awarded by Norway Type Military cross Awarded&# … Wikipedia
War and environmental law — War can heavily damage the environment, and warring countries often place victory ahead of environmental concerns for the duration of the war. Some international law is designed to limit this environmental harm.Environmental impact of warWar and… … Wikipedia
Duration of English Parliaments before 1660 — This article augments the List of Parliaments of England to be found elsewhere (see link below) and to precede Duration of English, British and United Kingdom Parliaments from 1660, with additional information which could not be conveniently… … Wikipedia
duration — n. 1) long; moderate; short duration 2) of a certain duration (of short duration) 3) for the duration (of the war) * * * [djʊ(ə) reɪʃ(ə)n] moderate shortduration long of a certain duration (of short duration) for the duration … Combinatory dictionary
war — war1 /wawr/, n., v., warred, warring, adj. n. 1. a conflict carried on by force of arms, as between nations or between parties within a nation; warfare, as by land, sea, or air. 2. a state or period of armed hostility or active military… … Universalium
duration — the time occupied by the Second World War Shortened form of duration of the war. Common British usage, especially at the time when the outcome was uncertain and there was a taboo about predicting the future: ... you d never get back… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
