"combat pay" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} combat pay (uncountable)
  1. Additional remuneration provided to a member of a military service when he or she is assigned to combat operations. Tags: uncountable Related terms: danger pay
    Sense id: en-combat_pay-en-noun-bDxKEo32 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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