1. (a.) Of or pertaining to soldiers, to arms, or to war; belonging to, engaged in, or appropriate to, the affairs Of war; as, a military parade; military discipline; military bravery; military conduct; military renown.

2. (a.) Performed or made by soldiers; as, a military election; a military expedition.

3. (n.) The whole body of soldiers; soldiery; militia; troops; the army.

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