Garrison
/ˈɡærɪsən/
Definitions
- (n.) A military force or troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it.
The garrison was ordered to hold the fort against enemy attacks.
- (n.) The place where troops are stationed or quartered, such as a fortress or military base.
The soldiers returned to the garrison after their patrol.
Forms
- garrison
- garrisons
- garrisoned
- garrisoning
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Commentary
In legal and military contexts, 'garrison' refers both to the troops stationed and the location they occupy, important in laws of military occupation and defense.
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