Retorsion

What do we mean by retorsion?

An act perpetrated by one nation upon another in retaliation or reprisal for a similar act perpetrated by the other nation. noun

The act of retorting; retaliation; specifically, in international law, the adoption toward another nation or its subjects of a line of treatment in accordance with the course pursued by itself or them in the like circumstances. It implies peaceful retaliation. Also written retortion. noun

Same as retortion. noun

An act of retaliation taken by one nation against another as a reprisal noun

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word retorsion. Define retorsion, retorsion synonyms, retorsion pronunciation, retorsion translation, English dictionary definition of retorsion.

Words that are spelled similarly to retorsion:
retorsion, retortion, detorsion, torsion, reversion, recursion, intorsion, detersion, extorsion, detortion, retrusion, refossion, retorsions.

Words that rhyme with retorsion:
retortion, detortion, detorsion.

Adjectives that are often used to describe retorsion:
commercial, vindictive, legislative.

Consonant match to retorsion:
retortion.

Words that sound like retorsion:
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