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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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
In 2018, during Trump’s first term, Marocco was a senior political appointee tasked with promoting stability in areas with armed conflict.
—Brett Murphy, ProPublica, 16 Feb. 2025
Andrew Lester was scheduled to stand trial next week on charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the shooting of the then-16-year-old.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 2025
During their operation, two armed men confronted the task force with their guns pointed.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The Mission League is armed from top to bottom to take on any and all teams.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
In 2018, during Trump’s first term, Marocco was a senior political appointee tasked with promoting stability in areas with armed conflict.
—Brett Murphy, ProPublica, 16 Feb. 2025
Andrew Lester was scheduled to stand trial next week on charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the shooting of the then-16-year-old.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 2025
During their operation, two armed men confronted the task force with their guns pointed.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Armed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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