Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF)
The Authorization for Use of Military Force is a joint resolution by Congress that gives the U.S. president the authority to leverage military force in a conflict. Such authorizations carry instructions regarding which region, what nation or even specific individuals the force can be used against. They may require reports to Congress or carry other specific parameters. (Military.com)
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