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armed conflict

armed conflict. Int’l law. 1. A state of open hostility between two nations, or between a nation and an aggressive force. • A state of armed conflict may exist without a formal declaration of war by either side. 2. A military action taken under Article 42 of the United Nations Charter. — Also termed police

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armed robbery

Robbery committed by a person carrying a dangerous weapon, regardless of whether the weapon is revealed or used. • Most states punish armed robbery as an aggravated form of robbery rather than as a separate crime. [Cases: Robbery 11. C.J.S. Robbery §§ 24–28, 79, 82, 90.]

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united states court of appeals for the armed forces

United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. The primary civilian appellate tribunal responsible for reviewing court-martial convictions from all the military services. 10 USCA §§ 941–950. — Formerly also termed Court of Military Appeals. [Cases: Military Justice 1435. C.J.S. Military Justice §§ 480–481.]

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