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An attack (typically nuclear) launched without warning in the absence of a prior attack by one's opponent, with the intention of destroying one's opponent's ability to retaliate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
Examples
- Near-synonym: decapitation strike
- During the Cold War, both sides feared that the other was preparing to launch a first strike.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: decapitation strike
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: strike, attack
A first offense by a lawbreaker, as counted by a three-strikes law.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: criminal law
Examples
- His first strike was when he stole a car to go for a joyride.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
One of the first few coins struck from a new set of dies.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, numismatics
Examples
- Collectors pay a premium for first strikes in order to get their hands on coins with the crispest possible detailing.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
the initial use of nuclear weapons to attack a country that also has nuclear weapons; considered feasible only when the attacker can destroy the other country's ability to retaliate
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the Pakistani president promised no first strike against India
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: strike
No etymology was provided for this word.
