special court-martial

noun

, U.S. Military.

1. a court-martial established to try violations of military law less serious than those tried by a general court-martial but more serious than those tried by a summary court-martial.

Example Sentences

He was sentenced to four months in confinement following a special court-martial and completed a rehabilitation program to return to active duty where he continues to serve today.

From Washington Times

As a 19-year-old, Flores consumed ecstasy and alcohol while serving in the Air Force, later pleading guilty at a special court-martial.

From Seattle Times

At the special court-martial Tuesday, Enayat said without emotion that he was guilty.

From Washington Post

Military Judge Capt. Michael Luken sentenced Adam Matthews after a special court-martial hearing at a Navy base in Virginia on Thursday.

From Washington Times

The special court-martial, however, found him not guilty of that charge.

From Washington Post