Paramilitary Organization
/ˌpærəˈmɪləˌtɛri ˌɔːrgənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An organized group whose structure, training, and function resemble those of a professional military but that is not part of a country's official armed forces, often engaged in activities such as security enforcement or insurgency.
The government accused the group of operating as an illegal paramilitary organization within the region.
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- paramilitary organization
- paramilitary organizations
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Commentary
Term often appears in statutes and international law distinguishing lawful military forces from irregular armed groups; care is needed to clarify context and legal status.
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