provost court

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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
provost court′  (prōvō),USA pronunciation 
  1. Militarya military court convened in occupied territory under military government, usually composed of one officer and empowered to try military personnel and civilians for minor offenses.
  • 1860–65


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