Military Forces
/ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri ˈfɔrsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) The organized armed services of a state responsible for defense and warfare.
The military forces were deployed to secure the border.
Forms
- military force
Related terms
Commentary
Legal texts distinguish 'military forces' as the formal, state-sanctioned entities exercising military power, differentiating them from militias or paramilitary groups.
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