Belligerency
the state of being at war
Belligerence
aggressive or warlike behavior
-CY
state, condition or quality
Belligerency
the state of being at war or conflict.
Example:
Do not complain, avoid belligerency, and comply with all orders and instructions.
This sentence is saying don't complain, avoid all conflicts, and follow all directions.
Where'd it come from?
Belligerence is a word that means the state of being at war or conflict. The word belligerent was originated around 1805, and soon -ence was added. The suffix -cy is a very common suffix and people have added it to a multitude of words to make them nouns.