Judge Advocate General
/ˌdʒʌdʒ ˈædvəkɪt ˈdʒɛnərəl/
Definitions
- (n.) The senior legal officer in a military branch, responsible for overseeing military justice and advising on military law.
The Judge Advocate General reviewed the court-martial proceedings to ensure legal compliance.
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- judge advocate general
- judge advocates general
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Commentary
Term strictly refers to a high-ranking military legal official; use with specific military context to avoid ambiguity.
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