noneffective
Having no power to produce an effect; causing no effect.
Unfitted for active service: applied to that portion of the personnel of an army or a navy that is not in a condition for active service, as superannuated and half-pay officers, pensioners, and the like.
Connected with non-effectives, their maintenance, etc.
nounA member of a military force who is not in condition for active service, as through age, illness, etc.
adjectiveNot effective; ineffective.
adjectiveNot fit or available for duty.
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