noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
subjugation; attacking and conquering
Refers to military subjugation or conquest, often in historical or formal contexts. Can be used as a noun or as a suru-verb.
古代ローマは周辺諸国を攻伐して領土を広げた。
Ancient Rome subjugated neighboring countries and expanded its territory.
その将軍は敵国を攻伐するために軍を進めた。
The general advanced his army to subjugate the enemy nation.