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British military pension scheme
The Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) is the pension scheme of the British Armed Forces. It is a defined benefit scheme administered by Defence Business
Armed_Forces_Pension_Scheme
public service pension schemes established in law. Oversight is split between The Pensions Regulator for trust-based occupational schemes and the Financial
Pensions in the United Kingdom
Pensions_in_the_United_Kingdom
Pension scheme in India
Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in India was abolished as a part of pension reforms by Union Government. Repealed from 1 January 2004, it had a defined-benefit
Old_Pension_Scheme
contribution system Retirement Fund – Public pensions Armed Forces Fund Board – Military pensions Mexico – Mexico Pension Plan Netherlands – Algemene Ouderdomswet
Pension_systems_by_country
Malaysian pension fund
which manages the pension fund for certain members of the Malaysian Armed Forces. LTAT was established in August 1972 by the Armed Forces Fund Act (also
Armed_Forces_Fund_Board
Topics referred to by the same term
Parliamentary Scheme, a British parliamentary scheme Armed Forces Pension Scheme, the British Armed Forces pension provision APFS This disambiguation page lists
AFPS
Demand of the Indian armed forces
retirement", is a longstanding demand of the Indian armed forces and veterans. The demand for pay-pension equity, which underlies the OROP concept, was provoked
One_Rank,_One_Pension
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFPS) in 2005. The act closed the existing iteration of the AFPS in 2005. The act increase the pension age for
Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Act 2004
Armed_Forces_(Pensions_and_Compensation)_Act_2004
Indian military recruitment program
Although the scheme bypasses the traditional service benefits (such as pensions, rations, etc) allocated to personnel recruited in the armed forces, the government
Agnipath_Scheme
Combined military forces of Myanmar
instead of Burmese script. The Tatmadaw, also known as the Sit-Tat, is the armed forces of Myanmar (formerly Burma). It is administered by the Ministry of Defence
Tatmadaw
Program, fund, or scheme that provides retirement income
A pension fund, also known as a superannuation fund in some countries, is any program, fund, or scheme which provides retirement income. The U.S. Government's
Pension_fund
defence pension bill. To reduce the military pension bill, the 6 CPC and Koshyari Committee, had urged the Government to absorb Armed Forces personnel
Defence_pensions_in_India
Pension scheme in India
mandated NPS for all new recruits (except armed forces) joining government services from 1 January 2004 While the scheme was initially designed for government
National_Pension_System
This is the structure of the British Armed Forces. Ministry of Defence, at Main Building, Whitehall Secretary of State for Defence Minister of State for
Structure of the British Armed Forces
Structure_of_the_British_Armed_Forces
Indian commission, 2014–2015
affects the organization, rank structure, pay, allowances and pension, of 13,86,171 armed forces personnel. There is a salary monitoring system that is designed
7th Central Pay Commission and Defence Forces
7th_Central_Pay_Commission_and_Defence_Forces
Combined military forces of the United Kingdom
The British Armed Forces are the unified military forces responsible for the defence of the United Kingdom, its Overseas Territories and the Crown Dependencies
British_Armed_Forces
Indian military advocacy organisation
veteran honor and izzat, and the implementation of One Rank One pension for the armed forces of India. Its founder member is Lt Colonel Inderjit Singh, former
Indian_Ex_Servicemen_Movement
Indian government commission
pensionary benefits were examined by a separate committee called the Armed Forces Pension Revision Committee (1949–50). The Second Pay Commission was set up
Central_Pay_Commission
Scheme Civil Service Pension Scheme Police Pension Scheme Firefighters' Pension Scheme Armed Forces Pension Scheme Aviva Legal & General AXA Standard Life
Shareholders in the United Kingdom
Shareholders_in_the_United_Kingdom
Financial contributions given to people with an illness or with a disability
week. Armed Forces Independence Payment is paid to former members of the armed forces who were left disabled after being injured while in the armed services
Disability_benefits
Indian regulator for pensions
a new Defined Contribution Pension System for the new entrants to Central/State Government service, except to Armed Forces, replacing the existing system
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
Pension_Fund_Regulatory_and_Development_Authority
1947 treaty between the United Kingdom, India and Nepal
the standard Armed Forces Pension Scheme. Those recruited before that date will be given the option of remaining in the Gurkha Pension Scheme or transferring
Britain–India–Nepal Tripartite Agreement
Britain–India–Nepal_Tripartite_Agreement
Occupational pension scheme
Career average pension is a type of occupational defined benefit pension scheme in which a member's retirement income is based on an average of their earnings
Career_average_pension
Auxiliary Forces of India
Paramilitary Forces of India refer to a group of 10 armed organisations responsible for supporting the Indian military and ensuring internal security.
Paramilitary_forces_of_India
1971 Indian law
get Rs. 15,000 pension per month from the respective state governments. In 2014, the Rajasthan government restarted its pension scheme of Rs. 12,000 per
Maintenance of Internal Security Act, 1971
Maintenance_of_Internal_Security_Act,_1971
Norwegian sovereign-wealth fund
the Government Pension Fund Global (Norges Bank Investment Management) and the Government Pension Fund Norway. The Government Pension Fund Global (Statens
Government Pension Fund of Norway
Government_Pension_Fund_of_Norway
Indian government department
shown that pension benefits for injury/medical issues associated with the service are more often gulped by the senior officers of the armed forces and many
Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare
Department_of_Ex-servicemen_Welfare
Malaysian civil service pension management body
Persaraan (Diperbadankan); KWAP) is a statutory body which manages the pension scheme for Malaysia's public employees. KWAP is the investment manager of the
Retirement Fund (Incorporated)
Retirement_Fund_(Incorporated)
Philippine banking corporation
The Armed Forces and Police Savings & Loan Association, Inc. (AFPSLAI) is a banking corporation in the Philippines associated with the Philippine military
Armed Forces and Police Savings & Loan Association, Inc.
Armed_Forces_and_Police_Savings_&_Loan_Association,_Inc.
The Indian Army (IA), the land component of the Indian Armed Forces, follows a certain hierarchy of rank designations and insignia derived from the erstwhile
Indian Army ranks and insignia
Indian_Army_ranks_and_insignia
British custom of giving a bonus around Christmas time
under Industrial Injuries or War Pensions schemes) War Disablement Pension at State Pension age War Widow’s Pension Widowed Mother’s Allowance Widowed
Christmas bonus (United Kingdom)
Christmas_bonus_(United_Kingdom)
Government ministry of India
hospitality. The division frames and implements the Freedom Fighters' Pension Scheme and the schemes for the rehabilitation of migrants from former West Pakistan/East
Ministry of Home Affairs (India)
Ministry_of_Home_Affairs_(India)
Pension fund for government employees in the Netherlands
unchanged. Since 1 March 2008, ABP's subsidiary APG administers the ABP pension scheme. ABP is headquartered in Heerlen, Netherlands. On 1 January 2015, Corien
Stichting_Pensioenfonds_ABP
Women in India Women in Indian Armed Forces "Constitution of India" (PDF). December 2007. Retrieved 21 June 2014. "Schemes for Economic Empowerment of Poor
Welfare schemes for women in India
Welfare_schemes_for_women_in_India
Lakshmi scheme Aasara pension Amma Odi & KCR Kit Double Bedroom Housing scheme Kalyana Lakshmi - Shaadi Mubarak Mission Bhagiratha Rythu Bandhu scheme Telangana
List of schemes of the government of India
List_of_schemes_of_the_government_of_India
Norwegian mutual insurance or pension fund
40 years, KLP was a company that primarily administered collective pension schemes in the municipalities. Throughout the 1990s, KLP developed the business
Kommunal_Landspensjonskasse
Head of state of Russia
Federal State Council and the supreme commander-in-chief of the Russian Armed Forces. It is the highest office in Russia. The modern incarnation of the office
President_of_Russia
Government ministry of India
national security and the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India is the ceremonial commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the country. The Ministry
Ministry_of_Defence_(India)
Pay scheme of the Indian government
Indian Police Service and armed forces affected the basic pay, allowances, entitlements, promotion prospects, status, and pension of thousands of officers
Rank_Pay
defence expenditures such as pensions. Unofficial expenditure includes expenses for four of the six Central Armed Police Forces responsible for border security
Military_budget_of_India
Social welfare organization in Iran
proportions defined by statute. Separate pension systems exist for civil servants, members of the armed forces, law enforcement personnel, and the Islamic
Social_Security_Organization
2011/3012) The Armed Forces Redundancy Scheme 2006, the Armed Forces Redundancy Etc. Schemes 2010 and the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2005 (Amendment)
List of statutory instruments of the United Kingdom, 2011
List_of_statutory_instruments_of_the_United_Kingdom,_2011
remain a slave. A medal and pension of 300 livres were awarded to Kina by the colonial assembly in July 1792, but this pension was never paid out. In 1792
Jean_Kina
Unified armed forces of Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1945
pronunciation: [ˈveːɐ̯maxt] , lit. 'defence force') were the unified armed forces of Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1945. It consisted of the Heer (army), the
Wehrmacht
List of specialist courts in the United Kingdom
needs and disability Primary health lists Tax MPs' expenses War pensions and armed forces compensation Immigration and asylum The First-Tier Tribunal is
List of tribunals in the United Kingdom
List_of_tribunals_in_the_United_Kingdom
Land service branch of the Indian Armed Forces
Bhāratīya Sēnā) is the land-based branch and largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Army,
Indian_Army
Registered Pension Schemes (Enhanced Lifetime Allowance) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/131) Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) (Excluded
List of statutory instruments of the United Kingdom, 2006
List_of_statutory_instruments_of_the_United_Kingdom,_2006
Agency of the Scottish Government
Credit Armed Forces Independence Payment Parents Learning Allowance Blind Person's Allowance National Concessionary Fuel Scheme Warm Home Discount Scheme War
Social_Security_Scotland
Under the sole jurisdiction of the Indian central government
S.S. Examination, Combined Medical Services Examination, Central Armed Police Forces of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). All promotions or empanelment
Central_Civil_Services
The East Devon (Related Alterations) Order (SI 2009/543) The Armed Forces Pension Scheme etc. (Amendment) Order (SI 2009/544) The Patents, Trade Marks
List of statutory instruments of the United Kingdom, 2009
List_of_statutory_instruments_of_the_United_Kingdom,_2009
Armed Forces Early Departure Payments Scheme Order 2005 (S.I. 2005 No. 437) The Armed Forces Pension Scheme Order 2005 (S.I. 2005 No. 438) The Armed Forces
List of statutory instruments of the United Kingdom, 2005
List_of_statutory_instruments_of_the_United_Kingdom,_2005
Indian government official
Commanding in Chief of Army Commands, and their equivalents in the Indian Armed Forces, In the Department of Military Affairs, the Chief of Defence Staff is
Secretary to the Government of India
Secretary_to_the_Government_of_India
First-instance general tribunal in the United Kingdom
original on 13 November 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2010. "The War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Chamber". Tribunals Service. Archived from the original
First-tier_Tribunal
Head of the government of Singapore
measure, and has executive authority over the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) through the Armed Forces Council, which consists of Minister for Defence, Permanent
Prime_Minister_of_Singapore
Post under the General Staffing Scheme
Government is analogous to Major General and equivalent ranks in the Indian Armed Forces and are listed as such in the Order of Precedence. In the Department
Joint secretary to the Government of India
Joint_secretary_to_the_Government_of_India
Agency of the government of Ghana
description, according to its website, is to administrate the National Pension Scheme. In so doing, the trust owns major amounts of stock in Ghana's principal
Social Security and National Insurance Trust
Social_Security_and_National_Insurance_Trust
Former executive agency in the UK
most are resident in the UK. The Agency also administered the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme. This was mainly applicable to Serving personnel. In addition
Veterans_Agency
Civilian police force of the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence
territorial police forces; however, MDP officers are part of the Civil Service Pension Scheme (ALPHA), not the Police Pension Scheme and contribute between
Ministry_of_Defence_Police
Railway discount scheme in the United Kingdom
Badge are currently unable to drive on medical grounds receive Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) benefits receive Industrial Injuries Benefit for 20%
Disabled_Persons_Railcard
UK Government department responsible for defence
set by the government and serves as the headquarters of the British Armed Forces. Officially, its principal objectives are to defend the United Kingdom
Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)
Ministry_of_Defence_(United_Kingdom)
National army of Thailand
army of Thailand and the oldest and largest branch of the Royal Thai Armed Forces. The Royal Thai Army is responsible for protecting the kingdom's sovereignty
Royal_Thai_Army
Senior government rank and civil service post in the Government of India
(PSO) in Indian Armed Forces. In the Department of Military Affairs of the Ministry of Defence, an officer from all the three armed forces of the rank of
Additional secretary to the Government of India
Additional_secretary_to_the_Government_of_India
English charity
accommodation and support for individuals experiencing homelessness, armed forces veterans, young people, young parents, adults with learning disabilities
Alabaré
Former UK government department
new duties under the National Service (Armed Forces) Act 1939. It allocated people to work between the armed forces, civil defence and industry, and to administer
Ministry of Labour (United Kingdom)
Ministry_of_Labour_(United_Kingdom)
Indian military officer and Param Vir Chakra recipient (1924–1962)
was recovered by government from her pension in 1964. The government introduced a "liberalised family pension" scheme in 1972, but Singh's wife did not begin
Shaitan_Singh
lesbian citizens have been allowed to serve openly in His Majesty's Armed Forces since 2000. The United Kingdom's policy is to allow lesbian, gay, bisexual
Sexual orientation and the military of the United Kingdom
Sexual_orientation_and_the_military_of_the_United_Kingdom
State-owned retail chain in India
retired personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces, the Central Police Organisations, and different state police forces and their families. Established
Central_Police_Canteen
the Scottish Executive (which includes junior Scottish ministers), and pensions and the like to former MSPs, members of the Scottish Executive and officeholders
Salaries, expenses, and allowances of members of the Scottish Parliament
Salaries,_expenses,_and_allowances_of_members_of_the_Scottish_Parliament
Point where a person ceases employment permanently
members of the US Armed Forces may elect to retire after 20 years of active duty. (See also: military retirement pay and military pension.) Iranian age of
Retirement
British Army termination policy
establish the British Armed Forces Federation under the leadership of Douglas Young. Tom Reah campaigned for the change in pension rights for the partner
Manning_control
Commercial Auxiliary Police in Singapore
8918528 Certis is one of the five commercial auxiliary police forces authorized to provide armed security officers to government organizations as well as private
Certis_Group
Armed actions in Brazil
the Guanabara State Pension Institute (Instituto de Previdência do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - IPEG) was intercepted by three armed men, who took NCr$ 120
Armed struggle against the Brazilian military dictatorship
Armed_struggle_against_the_Brazilian_military_dictatorship
UK compensation for adverse reactions to vaccines
administered in the United Kingdom or the Isle of Man, or as part of Armed Forces medical treatment. In 2018, the Department of Health and Social Care
Vaccine_Damage_Payment
inquiry into BUSM scheme conduct". Pensions Week. DWP Letter to Edward Garnier MOS(PR)/05/1595 Andy Reed MP (5 May 2007). "BUSM Pension Collapse in Leicestershire"
British_United_Shoe_Machinery
Ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London
Tower since the Victorian era. All warders are retired from the British Armed Forces and must be former warrant officers with at least 22 years of service
Yeomen_Warders
Aerial service branch of the Indian Armed Forces
air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts. It was officially
Indian_Air_Force
is a former Royal Navy Officer and LGBT+ equality advocate in the UK armed forces. Jones was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in the
Craig Jones (Royal Navy officer)
Craig_Jones_(Royal_Navy_officer)
News anchor and entrepreneur
new pension scheme for ex-servicemen, wherein an elderly havaldar had turned up at his door two days later, pleading him to update his pension scheme. Referring
Shammi_Narang
Former or retired military personnel
receive pensions. Ex-service is British terminology for veterans, which refers to those who have served in the British Empire or Commonwealth Armed Forces. Britain
Veteran
the Education Service, the Judiciary and the Legal Service and the Armed Forces. For all intents and purpose, Statutory Bodies and the Local Authorities
Civil_service_in_Malaysia
1895–1947 military force
Memorial Gates Trust, retrieved 12 September 2009 "Indian Auxiliary Forces: A Territorial Scheme". The Times. 1 October 1920. Mollo, Boris (2009). The Indian
British_Indian_Army
Means-oriented social benefit
state by enacting national schemes for: child endowment in 1941 (superseding the 1927 New South Wales scheme); a widows' pension in 1942 (superseding the
Welfare_spending
Period of the Government of India since 2014
the scheme, with 30% of accounts remaining dormant. Modi government launched the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in April 2015. Under this scheme, loans
Premiership_of_Narendra_Modi
National sports body of India
training period. The trainees are entitled to an assured career in the Armed Forces at 17½ years. The selection of trainees is done on the basis of performance
Sports_Authority_of_India
Chancellor of West Germany from 1969 to 1974
farmers' pension scheme, medical benefits for all covered groups, and cash benefits for family workers under compulsory coverage for pension insurance
Willy_Brandt
American politician
VCU Libraries. DeWitt, Larry (December 2001). "The Townsend Plan's Pension Scheme". VCU Libraries. "Republican candidate defeated by 1,240 votes". Napa
Sheridan_Downey
Abandonment of military duty without authorization
Air Force, British Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force, New Zealand Defence Force, Singapore Armed Forces and Canadian Armed Forces, military personnel
Desertion
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that strengthened the mandatory retirement provisions
Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993
Judicial_Pensions_and_Retirement_Act_1993
Administrative civil service of the Indian executive branch
based on CSS model which are known as Railway Board Secretariat Service, Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Services and Indian Foreign Service, Group B (general
Central_Secretariat_Service
Administrative civil service of India
officers of the Indian Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces, State Armed Police Forces, Paramilitary Forces of India, Special Forces of India; and other
Indian Ordnance Factories Service
Indian_Ordnance_Factories_Service
French action-thriller film series
while maintaining an apparently legitimate life living off of his army pension. Martin operates in accordance with a strict code of conduct, and expects
Transporter_(franchise)
Land warfare force of the United Kingdom
of two Regular Forces (there were also separate Reserve Forces) within the British military (those parts of the British Armed Forces tasked with land
British_Army
trenches established by the coal companies and local sheriff's forces in the largest armed, organized uprising in American labor history. 1921: The Kronstadt
List of revolutions and rebellions
List_of_revolutions_and_rebellions
Maritime service branch of the Indian Armed Forces
(IN) (ISO: Bhāratīya Nau Senā) is the maritime branch of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Navy.
Indian_Navy
Youth organisation of police in the United Kingdom
as the London Marathon, Notting Hill Carnival, Remembrance Sunday and Armed Forces Day parades. Cadets also take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)
Police cadets in the United Kingdom
Police_cadets_in_the_United_Kingdom
African-American abolitionist (1822–1913)
October 14, 1888. The Dependent and Disability Pension Act of 1890 made Tubman eligible for a pension as his widow. After she documented her marriage
Harriet_Tubman
Polish general
Generals who fought under the Allied forces; General Anders, General Maczek and General Sosabowski were denied pension after being relieved of their duties
Stanisław_Sosabowski
Livery company of the City of London
training and other charities connected with the City of London and the armed forces. The Livery maintains its connections with TS Upholder, the Chelmsford
Worshipful Company of Upholders
Worshipful_Company_of_Upholders
February 2024, the Supreme Court of India struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme as unconstitutional, citing that it violated the right to information and
Corruption_in_India
Irish legislation
313 Widows' and Orphans' Pensions Act, 1947 EPO 382 National Health Insurance Act, 1947 EPO 381, relating to British Armed Forces pensioners Social Welfare
Emergency_Powers_Act_1939
ARMED FORCES-PENSION-SCHEME
ARMED FORCES-PENSION-SCHEME
Male
German
 Possibly a variant spelling of German Armin, ARMEN means "army man." Compare with another form of Armen.
Male
French
French form of Welsh Arthfael, Old Breton Arthmael, ARMEL means "bear chief" or "warrior prince."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Fosse. There has been some confusion with northwestern English force in the sense of ‘waterfall’, it is possible that the surname may also have arisen as a topographic name for someone living by a waterfall.French : topographic name for someone who lived by a fortress or stronghold, Old French force, Late Latin fortia, a derivative of fortis ‘strong’ (see Fort). There are several places named with this word (for example in Aude, and baronial lands in the Dordogne), and it may also be a habitational name from any of these.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Forrest, FOREST means "lives in or by an enclosed wood."
Girl/Female
Teutonic
Armed.
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Prosperous
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Armed
Boy/Male
Gaelic Scottish
Wealthy or stubborn.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, BENSON means "son of Ben."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Penn 3 or Paine 1.English : habitational name from Penson in Devon.
Boy/Male
English American French
Keeps the forest 'Woodland.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Latin
Woodsman; Of the Woods; Forest; Lives in Wood
Female
Portuguese
Portuguese form of Spanish Dolores, DORES means "sorrows."
Surname or Lastname
English and French
English and French : from Old French pinson ‘finch’, perhaps a nickname applied to a bright and cheerful person.English and French : metonymic occupational name for someone who made pincers or forceps or who used them in their work, from Old French pinson ‘pincers’ (a derivative of pincier ‘to pinch’).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a maker of arms and armor, from Anglo-Norman French armer ‘arms-maker’ (Old French armier). Originally this was a separate name from Armour, but in due course the two became inextricably confused.
Boy/Male
German, Teutonic
Armed
Boy/Male
Arabic, Kurdish
Hopeful; Polite Person; Great Tree; King of World
Male
Scottish
Scottish surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Gaelic word forba, FORBES means "district, field."Â
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, FORREST means "lives in or by an enclosed wood."
Boy/Male
British, Christian, English, Gaelic, Greek, Irish, Scottish
Prosperous; Field; Headstrong
ARMED FORCES-PENSION-SCHEME
ARMED FORCES-PENSION-SCHEME
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Indian, Kannada
Name of a Poet
Girl/Female
Indian, Tamil
Formation of Stars
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Lord Shiva
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Bai of Yamuna
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Someone who Represent a Group of People
Girl/Female
Tamil
Trishna | தà¯à®°à®¿à®·à¯à®£à®¾
Thirst
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Beautiful
Boy/Male
Hindu
Precious
Boy/Male
Hindu
ARMED FORCES-PENSION-SCHEME
ARMED FORCES-PENSION-SCHEME
ARMED FORCES-PENSION-SCHEME
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n.
A person armed with a truncheon.
n.
One who, or that which, forces or drives.
a.
Done or produced with force or great labor, or by extraordinary exertion; hurried; strained; produced by unnatural effort or pressure; as, a forced style; a forced laugh.
n.
The solid piston of a force pump; the instrument by which water is forced in a pump.
a.
The force by which a part is pulled when forming part of any system in equilibrium or in motion; as, the tension of a srting supporting a weight equals that weight.
n.
Passion week. See Passion week, below.
imp. & p. p.
of Force
a.
Furnished with whatever serves to add strength, force, or efficiency.
v. i.
To be of force, importance, or weight; to matter.
n.
A yielding to physical force.
n.
To provide with forces; to reenforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison.
n.
One of an honorable band of gentlemen who attend the sovereign of England on state occasions, and receive an annual pension, or allowance, of £150 and two horses.
n.
Power; armed force.
imp. & p. p.
of Pension
a.
Armed with light weapons or accouterments.
v. t.
To grant a pension to; to pay a regular stipend to; in consideration of service already performed; -- sometimes followed by off; as, to pension off a servant.
n.
See Persian columns, under Persian, a.
a.
Having long arms; as, the long-armed ape or gibbon.
a.
Expansive force; the force with which the particles of a body, as a gas, tend to recede from each other and occupy a larger space; elastic force; elasticity; as, the tension of vapor; the tension of air.
a.
The act of stretching or straining; the state of being stretched or strained to stiffness; the state of being bent strained; as, the tension of the muscles, tension of the larynx.