Court-martial (Verb)
Meaning
Subject to trial by court-martial.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- A soldier accused of desertion during wartime could be subject to court-martial and severe punishment if found guilty.
- Those who disobeyed direct orders in a combat zone would be court-martialed upon their return to base.
- If the allegations of misconduct were proven, the entire squad could be court-martialed for their actions.
- After violating military law, the officer was court-martialed and stripped of his rank and honors.
- Anyone found guilty of treason would likely be court-martialed and face imprisonment or worse.