1
a
: furnished with weapons
an armed guard
also
: using or involving a weapon
b
: furnished with something that provides security, strength, or efficacy
armed with knowledge
2
: marked by the maintenance of armed forces in readiness
: having an arm or arms especially of a specified kind or number
—usually used in combination
long-armed
two-armed
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
The alleged perpetrators include former state officials, former members of armed rebel and paramilitary groups, and companies and businesspeople.
—Annie Hylton, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
Shapiro was found guilty of one count of interference with commerce by robbery (Hobbs Act robbery) and one count of armed bank robbery.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2025
Might as well educate yourself and be armed to help your community.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Two officers then fired their service weapons several times in the direction of the armed suspect.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
The alleged perpetrators include former state officials, former members of armed rebel and paramilitary groups, and companies and businesspeople.
—Annie Hylton, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
Shapiro was found guilty of one count of interference with commerce by robbery (Hobbs Act robbery) and one count of armed bank robbery.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2025
Might as well educate yourself and be armed to help your community.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Armed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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armed
adjective1
: having an arm or arms especially of a specified kind or number
—usually used in combination
long-armed
two-armed
2
: having a spiny rostellum
a tapeworm armed with numerous hammer-shaped hooks
Legal Definition
armed
adjective1
: having a weapon
an armed assailant
2
: involving the use of a weapon
an armed attack
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