Military Expenditure
/ˈmɪlɪtɛri ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃər/
Definitions
- (n.) Funds allocated by a government for the maintenance and operation of its armed forces.
The country's military expenditure increased significantly amid regional tensions.
Forms
- military expenditure
- military expenditures
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Commentary
Military expenditure is typically distinguished from related budgetary terms by its specific focus on armed forces costs, important in international law and state security contexts.
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