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corps

corps [ kawr ] (plural corps [ kawrz ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. military specialized military force: a military force that carries out specialized duties

2. military tactical unit: a tactical military unit that is made up of two or more divisions with additional supporting services

3. group of associated people: a group of people who work together or are associated
the press corps

[Late 16th century. Via French< Latin corpus "body"]
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