drumhead court-martials

noun

plural of drumhead court-martial
as in high courts

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supreme courts
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  • The supreme courts of Michigan, Ohio and Oklahoma have all prohibited seizing private property to give it to another private party purely for economic development.
    — Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
  • Though many Hungarian judges and prosecutors faithfully carry out their duties, judicial leadership — including the heads of the constitutional and supreme courts — should be replaced to restore trust and impartiality, said Martin of Transparency International Hungary.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 May 2026
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