term of enlistment

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Definition Noun : A fixed or specified length of time that a person is obligated to serve in the armed forces after enlisting. Usage This noun phrase refers to the contractual duration of active duty service in the military. It is a formal, administrative term. - His term of enlistment is four years. - She completed her term of enlistment and was honorably discharged. Advanced Usage The phrase...