Definition of Aggression
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Definition of Aggression is a 1974 United Nations General Assembly resolution that codifies what constitutes an act of aggression under international law.
All labels observed (1)
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| Definition of Aggression canonical | 2 |
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Definition of Aggression Context triple: [United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3314, hasTitle, Definition of Aggression]
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A.
On Aggression
On Aggression is a seminal 1963 work of ethology by Konrad Lorenz that explores the biological roots and evolutionary function of aggressive behavior in animals and humans.
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B.
Tripartite Aggression
Tripartite Aggression is another name for the 1956 Suez Crisis, a conflict in which Israel, the United Kingdom, and France jointly attacked Egypt following its nationalization of the Suez Canal.
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C.
Confrontation
Confrontation is a posthumously released Bob Marley & The Wailers reggae album that compiles politically charged and spiritual tracks recorded in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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D.
Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire (conceptual contributions)
The Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire (conceptual contributions) refers to David M. Buss’s theoretical work in defining and structuring the multidimensional construct of human aggression that underlies the development of the Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire.
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E.
Aggression: Stability and the Selfish Machine
"Aggression: Stability and the Selfish Machine" is a chapter in Richard Dawkins' book *The Selfish Gene* that explores how aggressive behavior and conflict can be understood through evolutionary game theory and the concept of evolutionarily stable strategies.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Definition of Aggression Target entity description: Definition of Aggression is a 1974 United Nations General Assembly resolution that codifies what constitutes an act of aggression under international law.
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A.
On Aggression
On Aggression is a seminal 1963 work of ethology by Konrad Lorenz that explores the biological roots and evolutionary function of aggressive behavior in animals and humans.
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B.
Tripartite Aggression
Tripartite Aggression is another name for the 1956 Suez Crisis, a conflict in which Israel, the United Kingdom, and France jointly attacked Egypt following its nationalization of the Suez Canal.
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C.
Confrontation
Confrontation is a posthumously released Bob Marley & The Wailers reggae album that compiles politically charged and spiritual tracks recorded in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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D.
Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire (conceptual contributions)
The Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire (conceptual contributions) refers to David M. Buss’s theoretical work in defining and structuring the multidimensional construct of human aggression that underlies the development of the Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire.
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E.
Aggression: Stability and the Selfish Machine
"Aggression: Stability and the Selfish Machine" is a chapter in Richard Dawkins' book *The Selfish Gene* that explores how aggressive behavior and conflict can be understood through evolutionary game theory and the concept of evolutionarily stable strategies.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
UNGA Resolution
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United Nations General Assembly resolution ⓘ international law instrument ⓘ |
| adoptedBy | United Nations General Assembly ⓘ |
| adoptionDate | 1974-12-14 ⓘ |
| adoptionYear | 1974 ⓘ |
| aim |
to provide guidance for determining acts of aggression
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to strengthen international peace and security ⓘ |
| appliesTo | States ⓘ |
| basedOn | Charter of the United Nations ⓘ |
| containsClause |
Security Council may determine that a finding of aggression is not justified in light of other relevant circumstances
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first use of armed force by a State is prima facie evidence of an act of aggression ⓘ |
| countryOfAdoption | United States of America ⓘ |
| defines |
act of aggression
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aggression under international law ⓘ |
| field |
international criminal law
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international law ⓘ law of the United Nations ⓘ |
| influenced |
Kampala Amendments on the crime of aggression
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linked to:
Kampala Amendments
Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court ⓘ |
| language |
Arabic
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Chinese ⓘ English ⓘ French ⓘ Russian ⓘ Spanish ⓘ |
| legalEffect | guides determination of acts of aggression by UN organs ⓘ |
| legalStatus | non-binding but authoritative interpretation ⓘ |
| listsAsAggression |
allowing territory to be used by another State to perpetrate aggression
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annexation by the use of force of the territory of another State ⓘ attack on the land, sea or air forces of another State ⓘ blockade of the ports or coasts of a State by the armed forces of another State ⓘ bombardment by the armed forces of a State against the territory of another State ⓘ invasion or attack by armed forces of a State on the territory of another State ⓘ military occupation resulting from invasion or attack ⓘ sending armed bands, groups, irregulars or mercenaries to carry out acts of armed force ⓘ use of armed forces of one State within another State in contravention of conditions of presence ⓘ |
| placeOfAdoption | New York City ⓘ |
| reaffirms |
principle of non-intervention
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prohibition of the use of force ⓘ |
| recognizesRoleOf |
United Nations General Assembly
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United Nations Security Council ⓘ |
| resolutionNumber | 3314 (XXIX) ⓘ |
| scope | inter-State use of armed force ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
definition of aggression
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international peace and security ⓘ use of force in international relations ⓘ |
| UNGeneralAssemblySession | 29th session ⓘ |
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Subject: Definition of Aggression Description of subject: Definition of Aggression is a 1974 United Nations General Assembly resolution that codifies what constitutes an act of aggression under international law.
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subject linked to:
United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3314 (Definition of Aggression)