military-industrial complex
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military–industrial complex

noun

Definition of MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX

: an informal alliance of the military and related government departments with defense industries that is held to influence government policy

First Known Use of MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX

1961

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