paramilitary force

• Groupe de civils entraînés et organisés sur le modèle militaire, agissant souvent aux côtés de l'armée régulière ou à sa place, généralement à des fins politiques ou de sécurité.

A group of civilians trained and organized in a military style, often operating alongside or in place of a regular army, typically for political or security purposes.

1. Organized group with military structureC1formal

   A group of individuals organized in a military fashion, but not part of a country's official armed forces.

   force paramilitaire

   • The paramilitary force was deployed to maintain order in the region.
   • Several countries have paramilitary forces that assist the police.
   • The paramilitary force operated independently of the national army.