BELLUM

Categories: International Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. In public law. War. Ah armed contest between nations; the state of those who forcibly contend with each other. Jus belli, the law of war.

Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.