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war cry

–noun
1. a cry, word, phrase, etc., shouted in charging or in rallying to attack; battle cry.
2. a slogan, phrase, or motto used to unite a political party, rally support for a cause, etc.

Origin:
1740–50
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war cry  
n.  
  1. A cry uttered by combatants as they attack; a battle cry.

  2. A phrase or slogan used to rally people to a cause.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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