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1. The major unit or division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 infantry soldiers and 100 to 200 cavalry troops.

2. A combined arms major military unit featuring cavalry, infantry, and artillery

3. A large military or semi-military unit trained for combat; any military force; an army, regiment; an armed, organized and assembled militia.

4. (often Legion or the Legion) A national organization or association of former servicemen, such as the American Legion.