/mɪˈlɪʃə/ – Noun
Definition: (Mỹ) lực lượng dân quân.
A more thorough explanation: Refers to the service or duty of soldiers, or the military force itself. It is closely related to the term “militia,” which denotes a group of armed individuals organized for military purposes or defense.
Example: The defendant argued that the use of excessive force by the police during the arrest constituted a violation of his constitutional right against cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.