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permanent army

noun as in standing army

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Example Sentences

No permanent army had to be maintained and a comparatively small fleet would suffice for protection.

The idea was a large one, and would have taken a large permanent army to carry out.

Military service was obligatory upon all, but except for a small royal guard there was no permanent army.

It was therefore decided to maintain a large permanent army in the north.

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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