Preferred term
CIVIL DEFENCE FORCES
Broader concept
Used for
- CIVILIAN DEFENCE FORCES
Scope note
- Groups established within the law by civilian volunteers or governments to assist public authorities in the maintenance of public order and the protection of the civilian population. Do not confuse with PARAMILITARY FORCES
In other languages
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URI
http://metadata.un.org/thesaurus/1001001