Militia Act
/ˈmɪlɪʃə ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A statute establishing and regulating a militia, typically defining organization, duties, and powers of citizen-soldiers.
The Militia Act laid out the requirements for enlistment and service in the state militia.
- (n.) Specific historical laws titled 'Militia Act,' such as the Militia Act of 1792 in the United States, which structured the national militia.
The Militia Act of 1792 required all able-bodied free men to enroll in the militia.
Forms
- militia act
- militia acts
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Commentary
The term 'Militia Act' often refers to particular statutes historically important in military and constitutional law; clarify by context or specific year when possible.
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