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JAG

n. countable
C1 Advanced UK //dʒˈæɡ// jag Archaic Dialect Informal Vulgar

n. Stands for Judge Advocate General. The top lawyer or legal department in a branch of the military. They handle legal matters like court cases and military law.

n. Abbreviation for Judge Advocate General. The senior judicial officer within a military branch or the legal corps under their command. Responsible for the administration of military justice and providing legal counsel to high-ranking officers.


SIMPLE

The JAG officer reviewed the evidence before the trial.

CONTEXTUAL

After the incident on the base, the commander consulted with the JAG to ensure all disciplinary actions followed military law.

COMPLEX

The JAG corps provides essential legal oversight, ensuring that operational decisions and personnel actions remain compliant with both domestic statutes and international treaties governing armed conflict.

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Usage

Often used as a collective noun to refer to the entire legal department of a military branch.

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