e/Virginia militia

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has gloss	eng: The Virginia militia is an armed force composed of all citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia capable of bearing arms. The Virginia militia was established in 1607 as part of the British militia system. Militia service in Virginia was compulsory for all free males. The main purpose of the Crown's militia was to repel invasions and insurrections and to enforce the laws of the colony.
lexicalization	eng: Virginia militia
instance of	c/United States militia in the American Revolution

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