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Military Commission
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military commission n
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: a military court organized in time of war or suspension of the civil power to try offenses by persons (as civilians) not subject to trial by a court-martial
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.