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military covenant

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noun

  1. 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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Create a Military Covenant between the government and veterans.

From Reuters

During the latest round of talks to restore power sharing, Sinn Féin held separate meetings with the government on legacy inquests, while the DUP held its own negotiations with the government about the Military Covenant.

From BBC

The Military Covenant is a government promise to look after former members of the armed forces and their families.

From BBC

It insists veterans in Northern Ireland are able to access the aftercare service they need, and the Military Covenant is being implemented there.

From BBC

He said the government was failing to implement the Military Covenant, a promise to look after members of the armed forces and their families.

From BBC