Courts-Martial
/ˈkɔrts ˈmɑrʃəl/
Definitions
- (n.) Military tribunals constituted under authority of military law to try members of the armed forces for offenses against military law.
The accused was tried by courts-martial for desertion during wartime.
Forms
- courts-martial
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Commentary
The term 'courts-martial' is the plural form of 'court-martial,' used specifically in military justice contexts.
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