Military Judge Advocate
/ˈmɪlɪtɛri ˈdʒʌdʒ ædˈvəkət/
Definitions
- (n.) A military officer who is a legally qualified judge responsible for presiding over courts-martial and other military justice proceedings.
The military judge advocate ensured that the court-martial followed proper legal procedures.
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- military judge advocate
- military judge advocates
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Commentary
The term specifically denotes a legal officer with judicial authority within the military justice system, distinct from other legal officers who may serve as prosecutors or defense counsel.
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