Definition of "last full measure" in English

Noun

1. A person's life, when lost through death in service to a nation or cause, particularly as a member of a military force in war or a semi-militarized organization such as a police force or civil defense corps, e.g. fire departments. May also be applied to some dangerous government and civil occupations such as espionage.

   • Today we mourn these heroes who gave the last full measure in support of freedom.