Quartering of Troops
/ˈkwɔːrtərɪŋ əv truːps/
Definitions
- (n.) The housing of soldiers in private homes or other buildings, often by legal requirement or military order, historically subjected to regulation under constitutional law.
The Third Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits the quartering of troops in private homes without the owner's consent.
Forms
- quartering of troops
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Commentary
This term primarily arises in constitutional law contexts addressing the balance between military necessity and private property rights, notably under the U.S. Third Amendment.
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