der Angriffskrieg
Translation
war of aggression, aggressive war
Examples
Ein Angriffskrieg ist völkerrechtlich verboten.
A war of aggression is forbidden under international law.
Grammar Patterns
((the war of aggression)) as a subject A war of aggression is forbidden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aggressionskrieg; Antonyms: Verteidigungskrieg (defensive war)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Angriff' (attack, assault) and 'Krieg' (war).
Memory Tips
Literally an 'attack-war'. Think of an aggressive attack leading to war.