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national security

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code

Definitions from Case Law

United States Supreme Court

the term 'national security' is used in the Act in a definite and limited sense and relates only to those activities which are directly concerned with the Nation's safety, as distinguished from the general welfare

Defined by the Supreme Court in - Cole v. Young, 351 U.S. 536 (1956).

United States Code

8 U.S.C. § 1189 — as used in this section

the term “national security” means the national defense, foreign relations, or economic interests of the United States;

10 U.S.C. § 801 — in this chapter

The term “national security” means the national defense and foreign relations of the United States.

10 U.S.C. § 948A — in this chapter (2 versions over time)

The term “national security” means the national defense and foreign relations of the United States.

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