United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Definition
: the highest military court presided over by civilian judges and reviewing decisions of lower military courts on criminal matters
This court was formerly called the United States Court of Military Appeals.



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common-law lien

a lien under common law giving a creditor (as a bailee) in possession of property the right to retain possession until payment of the amount due


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