judge advocate

noun

A commissioned officer acting as a lawyer to advise a court martial on points of law or to act as prosecutor.

Meanings

nounjudge advocate (plural judge advocates)

plural judge advocates

  1. USA commissioned officer acting as a lawyer to advise a court martial on points of law or to act as prosecutor.
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APA

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Chicago

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