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Military Commission

Description

A military commission refers to a legal and formal authorization by which individuals are appointed or elected as officers, or granted authority to perform certain duties within the military.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Appointment to the Military

When individuals receive a military commission, they are granted the authority and responsibility to serve in the armed forces as officers. This sense mainly refers to the process of being appointed and receiving the official rank within the military hierarchy.

Example sentence: John's exceptional leadership skills led to his military commission as a captain in the army.

Sense 2: Legal Tribunal

A military commission also refers to a legal tribunal established by the government to conduct trials for individuals accused of committing offenses under military law, such as war crimes or breaches of military conduct.

Example sentence: The military commission sentenced the soldier to a decade in prison for his involvement in the unauthorized weapons sale.

Sense 3: Administrative Body

Another usage of military commission is a governing or administrative body within the military, often responsible for overseeing specific functions or operations.

Example sentence: The military commission for intelligence gathered crucial information that led to the successful capture of the enemy's leader.

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