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Definition :

Provost-Marshal, an officer of the royal forces who has the charge of military prisoners, 13 Car. 2, c. 9, and Manual of Military Law.

Means a person appointed as such under s. 107 and includes any of his deputies or assistants or any other person legally exercising authority under him or on his behalf. [Army Act, 1950 (54 of 1950), s. 3 (xx)]

Means a person appointed as such under s. 108 and includes any of his deputies or assistants or any other person legally exercising authority under him or on his behalf. [Air Force Act, 1950 (45 of 1950), s. 4 (xxv)]