Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Definition of "Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces"
  1. A civilian court with five judges appointed by the President, holding 15-year terms, that hears appeals from service courts regarding criminal cases
How to use "Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces" in a sentence
  1. The soldier's case was escalated to the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces after an unfavorable ruling by the service court.
  2. Decisions made by the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces can be subject to appeal.
  3. The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces is an important part of the military justice system.
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