Court-martial
Judicial action in military forces
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A court-martial (plural courts-martial or courts martial, as "martial" is a postpositive adjective) is a military court or a trial conducted in such a court. A court-martial is empowered to determine the guilt of members of the armed forces subject to military law, and, if the defendant is found guilty, to decide upon punishment. In addition, courts-martial may be used to try prisoners of war for war crimes.
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🇺🇸 Two officers to face court martial over handling of Jaysley Beck sexual assault case
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