> ...the operational and economic condition in which a nation, military force, or organization mobilizes its resources, industries, and policies as if an actual state of war exists...

Yes?

> … The Congress shall have Power . . . To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;

Can’t say I’ve seen this?

> as if an actual state of war exists

"as if"

So, because congress didn't declare it, the war doesn't exist? Lmao