court-martial
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/ˈkɔrt ˌmɑrʃəl/
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/ˈkɔːt ˌmɑːʃəl/
military trial
Etymology
Etymology Information
'court-martial' originates from the French term 'cour martiale', where 'cour' meant 'court' and 'martiale' meant 'martial'.
Historical Evolution
'cour martiale' transformed into the English term 'court-martial' during the 17th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a 'military court', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a military court that tries members of the armed forces accused of offenses against military law.
The soldier was brought before a court-martial for insubordination.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42