Assertion: military alliance | /r/HasProperty | viewed as league
Facets:
value: between independent states
type: LOCATION
value: in the european historical context
type: LOCATION
value: for the purpose of combined action
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: In the European historical context, a military alliance can be viewed as a league between independent states, defined by treaty, for the purpose of combined action, defensive or offensive, or both.