'War'? Legal Semantics and the Move to Violence

The use of the word 'war' to describe the anti-terrorist efforts in the wake of the 11 September attacks has gone virtually unchallenged. The term, however, is not innocent and carries far-reaching implications for international law. The article examines how its use can be said to fit into...

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Published in:	European journal of international law Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 361 - 399
Main Author:	Megret, Frederic
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford Oxford Publishing Limited (England) 01-04-2002
Subjects:	Attorneys International Law Legitimation Militarism National Security Propaganda Rhetoric Semantics Terrorism Violence War
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