convening authorityglossary / CONVENING AUTHORITY convening authority. Military law. An officer (usu. a commanding officer) with the power to convene, or who has convened, a court-martial. [Cases: Military Justice 877, 1380. C.J.S. Military Justice §§ 143, 434, 438.] 词条贡献者 法律翻译Jane,毕业于欧洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与私募及对冲基金设立有关的法律文件。