Defence Legislation
/dɪˈfɛns ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (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
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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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