Armed Forces Act
/ˈɑːrmd ˈfɔːrsɪz ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A statutory framework governing the organization, discipline, and regulation of a country's military forces.
The Armed Forces Act outlines the legal standards for conduct and military justice.
Forms
- armed forces act
- armed forces acts
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Commentary
Typically, an Armed Forces Act consolidates various provisions related to military personnel, including enlistment, discipline, and courts-martial, and is periodically renewed or amended.
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