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

Jeffries has said Democrats will pass a war powers resolution, though Trump will almost certainly wield his veto. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

While previous war powers votes have passed, the votes are largely symbolic and do not carry the weight of law. — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

Democrats, who have already voted several times in the House to restore war powers to Congress, are likely to pursue de-escalation in the conflict. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Massie’s Hegseth resolution, among other allegations, lays out charges of violating Congress’ war powers and carrying out extrajudicial killings. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 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