War of the Spanish Succession

Definitions of War of the Spanish Succession
  1. noun
    a general war in Europe (1701-1714) that broke out when Louis XIV installed his grandson on the throne of Spain; England and Holland hoped to limit Louis' power
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    war, warfare
    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
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