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strike force


strike force

noun

Definition of STRIKE FORCE

1
: an armed force equipped to deliver a strong offensive or retaliatory blow
2
: a team of federal agents assigned to investigate organized crime in a specific area

First Known Use of STRIKE FORCE

1955

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