Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
court-martial
noun
/ˈkɔːrtˈmɑːrʃəl/
Definition
A court-martial is a military court that is convened to try members of the armed forces for offenses against military law.
Examples
- The soldier was brought before a court-martial for violating military protocols.
- She had to testify at the court-martial regarding the incident during deployment.
- The result of the court-martial was a dishonorable discharge from the service.
Meaning
It is a judicial process used within the military to handle disciplinary issues and crimes committed by military personnel.
Synonyms
- Military tribunal
- Martial tribunal
