AGGRESSION


Meaning of AGGRESSION in English

[ag.gres.sion] n [L aggression-, aggressio attack, fr. aggredi to attack, fr. ad- + gradi to step, go--more at grade] (1611) 1: a forceful action or procedure (as an unprovoked attack) esp. when intended to dominate or master

2: the practice of making attacks or encroachments; esp: unprovoked violation by one country of the territorial integrity of another

3: hostile, injurious, or destructive behavior or outlook esp. when caused by frustration

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