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special court-martial

 

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Noun special court-martial has 1 sense
  1. special court-martial - a court-martial to try soldiers for offences less serious that than those committed in action; consists of at least three officers
    --1 is a kind of
    court-martial

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Special Court-Martial

Noun:

A special court-martial refers to a military court consisting of a military judge and a panel of three members. It has limited jurisdiction and is usually convened for less serious offenses in the armed forces.

Sample Sentence:

The soldier's case was referred to a special court-martial for his minor infractions.


Noun:

In a local context, special court-martial can also refer to a specific court in a particular jurisdiction that deals with cases involving specific types of offenses or has powers different from regular courts.

Sample Sentence:

The local special court-martial handles cases related to environmental regulations within the county.


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