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commander in chief |
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commander in chief n pl commanders in chief
1. (Military) the officer holding supreme command of the forces in an area or operation 2. (Military) the officer holding command of a major subdivision of one military service ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations commander in chief n pl <commanders in chief> → Oberbefehlshaber(in) m(f) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| You don't know how Kutuzov is pestered since his appointment as Commander in Chief. The commander in chief and his aides soon spread the tablecloth with an inviting array of eatables and drinkables, prettily decorated with green leaves. The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of impeachment. |
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