military science
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noun
the study of the causative factors and tactical principles of warfare.
an academic course dealing with these factors and principles.
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Origin of military science
First recorded in 1820–30
Words nearby military science
military march, military orchid, military pace, military police, military school, military science, militate, milites gloriosi, militia, militiaman, militia movement of the 1990s
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