Scorched-earth Policy Definition
skôrchtûrth
noun
The policy of devastating all land and buildings in the course of advancing or retreating troops so as to leave nothing salvageable to the enemy.
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Alternative spelling of scorched-earth policy.
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Noun
Singular:
scorched-earth policyPlural:
scorched-earth-policies
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