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/ˌjuː.diːˈeɪ/

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noun

formalcommonabbreviation/ˌjuː.diːˈeɪ/

uncountable · proper noun

An abbreviation referring to a major Protestant paramilitary group in Northern Ireland, historically involved in violent activities and criminal racketeering.

  • 🇷🇺Аббревиатура, обозначающая крупную протестантскую военизированную группировку в Северной Ирландии, исторически участвовавшую в насильственных действиях и криминальном рэкете.
  1. Ulster Defence Association C1 formal british

    A major Protestant paramilitary group in Northern Ireland, historically involved in sectarian violence and criminal activities.

    • The UDA was formed in 1971 during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
    • Members of the UDA were responsible for numerous attacks on Catholic homes.
    • The group was also involved in drug trafficking and other criminal racketeering.

    🇷🇺Ассоциация обороны Ольстера