Terror is the means whereby the armed forces maintain their authority.

The American forces maintained control over the state capital for three months after the confirmation of the peace treaty.

"Iraq now has enough competent forces to maintain security by itself."

The force has also maintained a presence in Europe through the second half of the 20th century.

The outlawed underground force has maintained a cease-fire for more than two years.

The goal would be to establish security early, the officers said, so that a smaller, more lightly armed international force could then maintain it.

The armed forces maintain neutrality in political questions and are subject to civilian control.

The east force did maintain their position and drew the enemy's fire.

This time, the military forces have maintained a scrupulous silence.

By his advice the prince went to Brussels, where he had a good military position and sufficient force to maintain himself.