This is the 8087th most frequent Japanese word.
宣戦
"宣戦" means "declaration of war."
In this sentence, '宣戦' is used to refer to the formal announcement of war by a country.
国は宣戦布告を行った。
The country declared war.
Here, '宣戦' is presented as an action (declaring war), emphasizing the decision-making process involved.
宣戦することは慎重に検討する必要がある。
Declaring war needs careful consideration.
In this context, '宣戦' is used metaphorically to describe aggressive actions that are tantamount to a declaration of war.