general discharge
Americannoun
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a discharge from military service of a person who has served honorably but who has not met all the conditions of an honorable discharge.
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a certificate of such a discharge.
Example Sentences
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Even a seemingly benign downgrade — from “honorable” to “general discharge under honorable conditions” — makes a difference.
From Los Angeles Times
Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare is automatically available to those with honorable and general discharge characterizations.
From Los Angeles Times
There is a satisfactory rating for Marines called “General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions.”
From Encyclopedia.com
The provision specifies they receive at least a general discharge, a less serious option.
From Seattle Times
The now-former Marine said he received a general discharge under honorable conditions, which is lower than an honorable discharge.
From Fox News
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