Military Judge
/ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri ˈdʒʌdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial officer presiding over courts-martial and other military legal proceedings.
The military judge ruled on the admissibility of the evidence during the court-martial.
Forms
- military judge
- military judges
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Commentary
The military judge must remain impartial and knowledgeable about both military and civilian law applicable in military courts.
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