Defence Legislation

/dɪˈfɛns ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Legislation enacted by a government to regulate, organize, and define the armed forces and national defense policies.
    The parliament passed new defence legislation to modernize the military structure.

Forms

  • defence legislation

Commentary

Defence legislation typically covers statutes specifically addressing military organization, conduct, and national defense authority, distinct from general security or emergency laws.

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