armed response

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|politics}} A response to a political issue that involves [[military]] action or the use of [[weapon]]s. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}
2. A [[response]] made by an armed [[police officer]], team etc. to a particular emergency situation. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}

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