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court-martial: see military law military law, system of rules established for the government of persons in the armed forces. In most countries the legislature establishes the code of military law. ..... Click the link for more information. . court-martialMilitary court for hearing charges brought against members of the armed forces or others within its jurisdiction; also, the legal proceeding of such a court. Most countries today have military codes of justice administered by military courts, often subject to civilian appellate review. Courts-martial are generally convened as ad hoc courts to try one or more cases referred by some high military authority. The convening officer chooses officers, and sometimes enlisted personnel, from his or her command to sit on the court, determine guilt or innocence, and hand down sentences. See also military law. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Green's alleged "followers" face courts-martial on various charges, and they may be allowed to plead to lesser counts and punishments; so far one has been convicted and sentenced. He tried to use the "gay panic" defense, but the courts-martial beard refused to hear it. Military courts-martial were created with a primary goal: maintaining control in the ranks. |
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