Standing Army
/ˈstændɪŋ ˈɑːrmi/
Definitions
- (n.) A permanent, professional military force maintained by a state even in peacetime for defense and security.
The government relies on its standing army to ensure national security during both war and peace.
Forms
- standing army
- standing armies
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Commentary
In legal contexts, the term emphasizes the state's right and obligation to maintain such forces, often distinguished from temporary or reserve forces.
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