01 n. Order of battle; disposition or arrangement of troops (brigades, regiments, battalions, etc.), or of a naval force, for action.
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Order of battle; disposition or arrangement of troops (brigades, regiments, battalions, etc.), or of a naval force, for action.“A drawing up the armies in battalia.” — Jer. Taylor.
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An army in battle array; also, the main battalia or body.[Obs.]