Meaning Of The Word Retorsion

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Retorsion Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Retorsion?

retorsion in American English
a retaliation; reprisal; esp., in international law, mistreatment by one country of the citizens or subjects of another in retaliation for similar mistreatment received
noun: retaliation or reprisal by one state identical or similar to an act by an offending state, such as high tariffs or discriminating duties

retorsion in British English
noun: retaliatory action taken by a state whose citizens have been mistreated by a foreign power by treating the subjects of that power similarly; reprisal

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