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ARMED FORCE

\ˈɑːmd fˈɔːs], \ˈɑːmd fˈɔːs], \ˈɑː_m_d f_ˈɔː_s]\

Definitions of ARMED FORCE

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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a posse or a group of civilians that are armed and authorised by an official officer of the peace in the community to aid in capturing criminals and to prevent crime.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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