general court-martial

noun

1. a court-martial having the authority to try any offense against military law and to impose a sentence of dishonorable discharge or of death when provided by law.

Word History and Origins

Origin of general court-martial¹

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

"Travis’s guilty plea will be entered at a general court-martial," Mr Rosenblatt said in an emailed statement on Monday.

From BBC

Steven Smiley, was referred last year to a general court-martial after the death of the recruit, Pfc.

From New York Times

Steven Smiley, was referred to a general court-martial on charges of negligent homicide; cruelty, oppression or maltreatment of subordinates; and obstruction of justice, Maj.

From New York Times

While in the Air Force, Kelley in 2012 was convicted by General Court-Martial of an assault on both his wife and stepson.

From Washington Post

While in the Air Force, Kelley in 2012 was convicted by General Court-Martial of an assault on both his wife and stepson.

From Washington Post