What is the legal definition of hostilities under US law?

Full question:

50 USCS § 2204 mentions "hostilities"...but I cannot find a legal definition that does not actually define everything that a hostile act might entail

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Answer:

The term “hostilities” is defined in U.S. law as any conflict that is subject to the laws of war (10 U.S. Code § 948a). For more information, you can research what constitutes a conflict subject to these laws.

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Hostilities refer to acts of warfare or conflict between parties, particularly in the context of armed conflict. This includes any actions that involve the use of force against an enemy, which are governed by the laws of war. The term captures a range of military actions that can escalate into larger conflicts.