State of Readiness
/ˈsteɪt əv ˈrɛdɪnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) A condition wherein an entity, especially a government or military force, is fully prepared to respond or act, typically in response to an emergency or operational requirement.
The military maintained a high state of readiness during the crisis.
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- state of readiness
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Commentary
Commonly used in military and emergency law contexts to describe the preparedness level; clarity can be improved by specifying the type of readiness or the triggering circumstance.
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