court martial

noun

Etymology

A calque of French cour martiale, hence the unusual order of an adjective following the noun.

  1. derived from cour martiale

Definitions

  1. A court where cases of military law are heard.

  2. A trial before such a tribunal.

  3. To subject to trial in a military court.

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