Use of force — The term use of force refers to the right of an individual or authority to settle conflicts or prevent certain actions by applying measures to either: a) dissuade another party from a particular course of action, or b) physically intervene to… … Wikipedia
Use of force by states — The use of force by states is controlled by both customary international law and by treaty law. The UN Charter reads in article 2(4):All members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the… … Wikipedia
use of force policy — Policy guidance issued by the Commandant, US Coast Guard, on the use of force and weapons … Military dictionary
History of the Royal Air Force — The history of the Royal Air Force, the air force of the United Kingdom, spans nearly a century of British military aviation.Formation and early history (1918 ndash;1939)Whilst the British were not the first to make use of heavier than air… … Wikipedia
Force-feeding — Force feeding, which in some circumstances is also called gavage, is the practice of feeding a person or an animal against their will. Force feeding of humans Force feeding is generally carried out by passing a tube through the nose into the… … Wikipedia
Marshal of the Royal Air Force — Marshal of the RAF Sir Hugh Trenchard Marshal of the Royal Air Force (MRAF) is the highest rank in the Royal Air Force.[1] In peacetime it was granted to RAF officers in the appointment of Chief of the Defence Staff, and to retired Chiefs o … Wikipedia
The International Criminal Court and the 2003 invasion of Iraq — The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court reported in February 2006 that he had received 240 communications in connection with the invasion of Iraq in March 2003 which alleged that various war crimes had been committed. Many of these… … Wikipedia
Force field (science fiction) — In science fiction and fantasy literature, a force field or protective shield is a barrier made up of energy to protect a person, area or object from attacks or intrusions. The idea may be based partly on the concept of a vector field. In the… … Wikipedia
The West Wing — Infobox Television show name = The West Wing caption = The West Wing Title Screen rating = TV PG TV 14 format = Political drama runtime = approx. 42 min. creator = Aaron Sorkin starring = Alan Alda Stockard Channing Kristin Chenoweth Dulé Hill… … Wikipedia
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The Corean Chronicles — is a fantasy series of books by the author L. E. Modesitt, Jr.. As of 2011, it consists of: Legacies (2002) Darknesses (2003) Scepters (2004) Alector s Choice (2005) Cadmian s Choice (2006) Soarer s Choice (2006) The Lord Protector s Daughter… … Wikipedia