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permanent army
noun as in standing army
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No permanent army had to be maintained and a comparatively small fleet would suffice for protection.
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The idea was a large one, and would have taken a large permanent army to carry out.
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Military service was obligatory upon all, but except for a small royal guard there was no permanent army.
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It was therefore decided to maintain a large permanent army in the north.
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You must form a permanent army with a regular organisation, and with funds sufficient for its maintenance.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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