Foreign Military Base
/ˈfɒrɪn ˈmɪlɪtɛri beɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A facility established by a nation's armed forces on foreign territory, often pursuant to treaty or agreement, for strategic or defense purposes.
The treaty permits the establishment of a foreign military base on the allied nation's soil.
Forms
- foreign military base
- foreign military bases
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Commentary
Legal significance often derives from the host nation's consent and applicable international agreements governing rights and jurisdiction over the base.
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