downplay

You have downplayed it.
Vous l'avez minimisée.
While some have downplayed these precedents on account of their exceptional nature, there is a serious risk of self-defence becoming an alibi, used systematically to justify the unilateral launching of military operations around the world.
Alors que certains ont minimisé ces précédents en insistant sur leur caractère exceptionnel, le risque est grand que la légitime défense devienne rapidement un sésame justifiant systématiquement le déclenchement d'actions militaires menées tous azimuts et unilatéralement.
While some have downplayed these precedents on account of their exceptional nature, there is a serious risk of self-defence becoming an alibi, used systematically to justify the unilateral launching of military operations around the world.
Alors que certains ont minimisé ces précédents en insistant sur leur caractère exceptionnel, le risque est grand que la légitime défense devienne rapidement un sésame justifiant systématiquement le déclenchement d’actions militaires menées tous azimuts et unilatéralement.
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