court martial
Plural
courts martial
1
a legal procedure for military personnel who break military laws; leading to charges against them
- The soldier faced a court martial for disobeying orders.
- She was brought before a court martial for desertion.
- He awaited the outcome of the court martial nervously.
- The officer's actions led to a court martial and subsequent conviction.
- A court martial was convened to address the allegations of misconduct.