Standing Armies
Definition
Standing armies refer to permanent, professional armies maintained during both peace and war times by sovereign states.
Related terms
Mercenary Army: A group of soldiers who fight for any country or group that will pay them.
Conscription: Mandatory enlistment of people into national service, often military service.
Feudal Levy: In medieval Europe, it was an obligation of free men to serve their lord militarily for a certain number of days each year.
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AP European History - 1.5 New Monarchies from 1450 to 1648
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