Noun
a local military action without declaration of war; against violators of international peace and order
Source: WordNetInstead of the international police action we had hoped for during the war in Kosovo, there are wars again - conducted with state-of-the-art technology, but still in the old style. Jürgen Habermas
A decade after the law came into force, there has been no attempt to appoint commissioners to receive complaints from victims of police action and inaction. Source: Internet
And law enforcement only works so long as the justice system backs up and complements police action on the street. Source: Internet
Connery, left, stars as Capt. John Conner and Wesley Snipes stars as Web Smith in the 1993 police action film “Rising Sun.” Source: Internet
Despite recent crackdowns on them, a section of shady spa owners seem to be unfazed by the police action, as the twin-city continues to retain its tag of housing such types of dens which are indulged in immoral and vulgar activities. Source: Internet
Grealish, who had also urged fans to stay home, crashed his car following the 4am party, but escaped police action with proceeds from the fine of two weeks’ wages donated to The University Hospitals Charity in Birmingham. Source: Internet