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legion

Roman army unit. In the later Republic and the empire a legion comprised 5,000-6,000 men, mainly foot soldiers, organized in centuries (units of 60-100). Legions were designated by numbers and honorary titles, and served as garrisons or armies in the field. Under the empire there were 25-30 legions, with soldiers serving about 25 years before their discharge with a pension.
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