bear arms
phrase
1
: to carry or possess arms
2
: to serve as a soldier
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“Bear arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20arms. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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