general court-martial
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of general court-martial
First recorded in 1805–15
Example Sentences
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"Travis’s guilty plea will be entered at a general court-martial," Mr Rosenblatt said in an emailed statement on Monday.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2024
It is considered less serious than a general court-martial and limits the punishment to no more than a year of imprisonment.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 16, 2019
The defense is seeking a reset in the case that would allow another commander to decide whether it warrants a general court-martial.
From US News ● Aug. 23, 2016
Navy flight officer with knowledge of sensitive American intelligence collection methods will face a general court-martial on espionage charges, the Navy said on Friday.
From Reuters ● May 13, 2016
On the ensuing morning an order for a general court-martial was obtained from army headquarters, and the court met at 10 A.M.
From Destruction and Reconstruction: Personal Experiences of the Late War by Richard Taylor
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