Brigadier General
/ˌbrɪɡəˈdɪər ˈdʒɛnərəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A military rank used in legal contexts relating to military law and regulations, typically ranking above colonel and below major general.
The brigadier general was subject to the military justice system for alleged misconduct.
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- brigadier generals
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Commentary
In legal contexts, the rank often indicates jurisdiction or authority in military justice and command matters.
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