war footing
noun
the condition or status of a military force or other organization when operating under a state of war or as if a state of war existed.
Origin of war footing
First recorded in 1890–95
Words nearby war footing
war crimes,
war cry,
war dance,
war department,
war establishment,
war footing,
war game,
war hawk,
war horse,
war is hell,
war manpower commission