ruse de guerre
Examples
“When a fire breaks out in the town, the citizens are straitly ordered not to rush⟳ to the fire but to the city-gates in order⟳ to secure them; and only then may they put⟳ out the fire; for, the statues explain⟳, wilful incendiarism is a well-tried ruse de guerre much used by fifth-columnists anxious to let⟳ in the enemy.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See also
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