Standing army
permanent, often professional, army From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A standing army is an army that is made up of full-time soldiers. It is kept ready even in times of peace. to attack, invade, or defend. It is more prepared for war than militias or military reserves.
A few states have had standing armies for thousands of years, but they became more popular only during the Late Middle Ages. The term's use started around 1600.
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