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Defence of the Realm Acts
His Majesty in Council power to make regulations during the war with Germany for the defence of the realm. The power
League of Nations (Societe des Nations)
set up early in 1920 at the conclusion of the War of 1914-1919 (First World War), with a membership of 58
Letters of marque
of the Sovereign and Council; and usually in time of war, etc., ex Merc. 173. The words marque and reprisal are
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Prize Court
virtue of a special commission under the Great Seal, during war or until the litigations incident to war have been brought
Portiliminium
territory, individuals and property, after having come in time of war under the authority of the enemy, return, either during the
Occasion arises
of a protracted state of what may be called cold war between factions would be an 'occasion' when the cold war
Declaration of Paris
state paper agreed upon at the conclusion of the Crimean War, by the representatives of Great Britain, France, Austria, Russia, Sardinia,
Herald
armorial, regulates funerals, and carries messages between princes, and proclaims war and peace. Heralds were anciently called Dukes at Arms, probably
Contraband
of commodities which neutrals are not allowed to carry during war to a belligerent power. It is a recognized general principle
Capture
the seizure of ships by an enemy in time of war. On 16th April, 1856, a treaty or declaration was signed
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