summary court-martial
Americannoun
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Overlooked somehow in their summary court-martial, however, has been 50 years of history.
From Time Magazine Archive
As an aside to his wife, he said, “If any of the troops give you any lip, there will be a summary court-martial when the Great Santini gets home.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
On their arrival the Admiral held a summary court-martial, proving to them by his instructions that he was so warranted to do.
From The Phantom Ship by Marryat, Frederick
And with a memory o' the last time I'd been up before a summary court-martial, I takes charge of the case.
From Sonnie-Boy's People by Connolly, James B. (James Brendan)
I was able to discern a summary court-martial in my mind's eye, and that would knock my chances for a commission sky-highwards—because a man's military record must be absolutely spotless when he appears for examination.
From Danger Signals Remarkable, Exciting and Unique Examples of the Bravery, Daring and Stoicism in the Midst of Danger of Train Dispatchers and Railroad Engineers by Hill, John A.
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