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mi·li·tia (m-lsh) Pronunciation Key Audio pronunciation of "militia" [P]
n.
1. An army composed of ordinary citizens rather than professional soldiers.
2. A military force that is not part of a regular army and is subject to call for service in an emergency.
3. The whole body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service.
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reg·u·late (rgy-lt) Pronunciation Key Audio pronunciation of "regulated" [P]
tr.v. reg·u·lat·ed, reg·u·lat·ing, reg·u·lates
1. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
2. To adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature.
3. To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.
4. To put or maintain in order: regulate one's eating habits.
ah hell, I hit the wrong damn button. sorry about that.
I was trying to say that a regulated militia is a group of civilians taking up the role of soldier in times of need- and that that group must have, get this, you'll love it, RULES (cause that is what all that definition of regulation means)