drumhead court-martial

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Noun drumhead court-martial has 1 sense

drumhead court-martial - a military court convened to hear urgent charges of offences committed in action
--₁ is a kind of court-martial

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Drumhead Court-Martial

Definition: A military court-martial conducted in the field, typically during times of war or emergency, without the usual formalities and procedures.

Examples:

The commanding officer decided to hold a drumhead court-martial to swiftly address the soldier's misconduct on the battlefield.
During the chaotic situation, a drumhead court-martial was convened to swiftly resolve the allegations of insubordination.
In times of war, the military often resorts to drumhead court-martial proceedings to maintain discipline and justice on the frontlines.

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