Rear Guard
/ˈrɪər ɡɑːrd/
Definitions
- (n.) A military or strategic unit assigned to protect the rear of a main force, relevant in legal contexts involving military law or wartime conduct.
The rear guard was responsible for preventing enemy forces from attacking the retreating soldiers.
Forms
- rear guards
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'rear guard' chiefly appears in discussions of military conduct or wartime operational law.
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