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(court-mar-tial) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a military court that tries members of the armed forces.

Example Sentence

A court-martial may be used to try prisoners of war for war crimes.

More Example Sentences

He was nervous about the court-martial outcome.

Synonyms

military trial; martial court

Antonyms

no justice

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