noun
court-martial; military trial
Refers to a trial conducted by military authorities, often for members of the armed forces. The term is neutral and used in legal or news contexts.
彼は軍事裁判で有罪判決を受けた。
He was convicted at a court-martial.
軍法会議 is a more specific term for a military court or tribunal, often used in historical or formal contexts, while 軍事裁判 is a broader term for any military trial.
Compound of 軍事 (military affairs) and 裁判 (trial, judgment). The term is a straightforward Sino-Japanese compound.