Part of Speech-Noun

Definition-An aggressive or truculent attitude,atmosphere or disposition

Source–http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belligerence?show=0&t=1387333661

Encountering of Word-In a reading, i read “British belligerence withered the cause of reconciliation with congress and the colonies.”

Understanding-I know see that this meant that the British people’s aggressive attitude prevented them from making amends with congress and the colonies.