"purchase system" meaning in All languages combined

See purchase system on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} purchase system
  1. (UK, historical) The practice, abolished in 1871, of paying money to be made an officer in the cavalry and infantry regiments of the English and later British Army, without having to wait for promotion. Wikipedia link: Purchase of commissions in the British Army Tags: UK, historical
    Sense id: en-purchase_system-en-name-1Zbyv9DC Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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