state of siege

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Definition of state of siege in English English dictionary

A state of siege is a situation in which a government or other authority puts restrictions on the movement of people into or out of a country, town, or building. Under the state of siege, the police could arrest suspects without charges or warrants

Turkish pronunciation

steyt ıv sic

Pronunciation

/ˈstāt əv ˈsēʤ/ /ˈsteɪt əv ˈsiːʤ/