Brigade
/brɪˈɡeɪd/
Definitions
- (n.) A military unit composed of several battalions, often used in legal contexts relating to martial law, military orders, or emergency powers.
The governor authorized the mobilization of the national guard brigade to assist in disaster relief.
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The term 'brigade' is often used in legal texts concerning military organization and emergency authority, where precise designation of units affects command and control responsibilities.
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