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general court-martial

Syllabification: (gen·er·al court-mar·tial)

Entry from US Dictionary

Definition of general court-martial

noun

  • a court-martial for trying serious offenses, consisting of at least five officers with the authority to impose a sentence of dishonorable discharge or death.

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Definition of general court-martial in the US English dictionary
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