Definition of at war
: engaged in a war : fighting
Local politicians were at war with one another over the vacant seat.
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“At war.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20war. Accessed 25 Sep. 2021.
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