Commander-In-Chief
/kəˌmændər ɪn ˈtʃif/
Definitions
- (n.) The person who holds supreme command over the armed forces, typically the head of state or government.
The Commander-in-Chief authorized the deployment of troops to the conflict zone.
Forms
- commander-in-chief
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Commentary
Legal usage often denotes constitutional authority vested in a specific office, emphasizing civilian control of the military.
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