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"Since Friday night, many have used the term 'war,'" Matelly said. "We should avoid failing into such trap. The state of war has not been declared." Indeed, there are other terms that fall within a "pre-war situation" under section 36 of the Constitution, such as "state of siege." But the use of "war" vocabulary could add to the already present terror and be counter-productive or even dangerous.The state of emergency can be lifted the same way it is declared: by a decision made by the executive powers published in the Official Gazette. Matelly estimates that "everything indicates that the executive authorities will prolong the state of emergency until Thursday [November 19], at least." The first measure, that bans public gatherings to avoid large crowds and diverts security forces towards priority missions, should end by then but other additional security measures may then be taken.For more on the attacks in Paris, visit VICE News.READ: Why the Islamic State Attacked Paris—And What Happens Next