military covenant

British

noun

the supposed understanding that members of the armed forces and their families will be supported by the state in the event of injury or death in the course of duty

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Labour MP Madeleine Moon on the "military covenant"

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2014

The military covenant states that soldiers could be called upon to make the "ultimate sacrifice" but in return they and their families will be "sustained and rewarded by commensurate terms and conditions of service".

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2014

But Professor Neil Greenberg, from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, said he believed ministers were failing to honour the military covenant promise.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2014

Maj Braithwaite, who has served in Iraq and Afghanistan, said the government's actions were contrary to the military covenant - a promise of a duty of care in return for sacrifices made.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2013

Con in progress The military covenant is to be enshrined in law.

From The Guardian • Sep. 17, 2010

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