Military

a. [Lat. militaris and militarius, from miles, militis, soldier; Fr. militaire, Sp. militar, It. militare.]

1. Pertaining to soldiers, to arms, or to war; having to do with the affairs of war; as, a military parade or appearance; military discipline.
2. Engaged in the service of soldiers or arms; as, a military man.

Nor do I, as an enemy to peace, Throng in the troops of military men. Shak.

3. Warlike; becoming a soldier; as, military virtue; military bravery.
4. Derived from the services or exploits of a soldier; as, military renown.
5. Conformable to the customs or rules of armies or militia; as, the conduct of the officer was not military.
6. Performed or made by soldiers; as, a military election. Bacon.

Military tenure, tenure of land, on condition of performing military service.