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Paramilitary
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Organization similar to, but not part of, a military
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A paramilitary is a force or unit that functions and is organized in a manner analogous to a military force, but does not have professional or legitimate status. The Oxford English Dictionary traces the use of the term "paramilitary" as far back as 1934.

Subclass of
Irregular military
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