A situation that is not a war (but possibly resembles one).(noun)
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Use "nonwar" in a sentence
"• The government's philosophical "nonwar" footing must be reversed; the psychology of a wartime posture sends a message to friend and foe alike that we are vigorously defending ourselves."
"Over the same period, Congress and the Pentagon have added a second trillion dollars to the nonwar (base) part of the Pentagon budget."
"Thus, the nonwar parts of the Pentagon budget will have received $5.7 trillion."