Militarism
Militarism , noun
[Compare French militarisme.]
1.
A military state or condition; a military system; reliance on military force in administering government.
2.
The spirit and traditions of military life. — H. Spencer
3.
The view that military strength, efficiency and values should dominate the country's public policy choices and take precedence over other interests.
4.
The policy of maintaining a large military force, even in peacetime; -- a term usually used by opponents of such a policy on the assumption that such a large force is unnecessary for national defense.