Meaning of the word "court martial" in English
What does "court martial" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
court martial
US /ˌkɔːrt ˈmɑːr.ʃəl/
UK /ˌkɔːt ˈmɑː.ʃəl/
Noun
a judicial court of officers in the armed forces who try members of their own forces for offenses against military law
Example:
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The soldier faced a court martial for desertion.
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The officer was found guilty by court martial.
Verb
to try (a member of the armed forces) by court martial
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He was court-martialed for insubordination.
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The general threatened to court-martial anyone who disobeyed orders.
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