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British Legion

American

noun

(in Britain) a national social club for veterans of the armed forces.

British Legion British

noun

a shortened form of Royal British Legion

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The Royal British Legion urged anyone with information about a potential military imposter to report them to police.

From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2026

Poppy Scotland, a charity linked to the Royal British Legion, plants a Garden of Remembrance at this time of year in the heart of Edinburgh.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2025

The Festival of Remembrance event was organised by the Royal British Legion, an association dedicated to supporting veterans and their families.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2025

In the afternoon, the Royal British Legion hosted a tea party with veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, England.

From BBC ● May 8, 2025

On Du Muy's right, the British Legion, left wing, British too by name, had a much easier job.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 20 by Carlyle, Thomas

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