noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
tracking down and killing; punitive expedition
Refers to pursuing and destroying an enemy or criminal, often in a historical or military context. Can be used as a noun or with する as a transitive verb.
幕府は反乱軍を追討するために兵を送った。
The shogunate sent troops to track down and destroy the rebel army.
追討令が
A punitive expedition order was issued.