war power

noun

: the power to make war

specifically : an extraordinary power exercised usually by the executive branch of a government in the prosecution of a war

Examples of war power in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Senate on its 10th try also approved a war powers resolution to end the conflict, but GOP senators quickly reversed course the next day after Trump berated them during a closed-door lunch. — Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026

The House approved a war powers resolution Tuesday night on a 220-204 vote, ordering the White House to end the Iran war. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Last war powers vote before the midterms The action is likely the last House vote on the Iran war ahead of the midterm elections, where the conflict overseas is playing a substantial role in the political campaigns. — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

During his absence, the Senate passed through a bipartisan housing reform bill, narrowly blocked several war powers measures and squeezed through Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general in a 50-49 vote. — Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for war power

• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower
• manpower
• mayflower
• safflower
• sunflower
• wallflower
• watchtower