dishonorable

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Article 133 covers dishonorable conduct, while Article 134 is the catchall provision criminalizing conduct that is harmful to good order and discipline or brings discredit on the armed forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

“The only sanction for serious violations is dishonorable dismissal and there are no other sanctions as regulated in the current law on the Constitutional Court,” Saragih said.

From Washington Times • Nov. 7, 2023

The punishment can include confinement in the brig, forfeiture of pay or dishonorable discharge and it is largely based on how long they were away and whether they were apprehended or returned on their own.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023

When Texas officials learned of the warrants, they took Ceja into custody, and the deputy resigned and was given a dishonorable discharge, according to the sheriff’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2023

It was dishonorable, anyway, added Kabuo, to approach Carl once again with the same tired question; he did not wish to beg, to place himself at Carl’s mercy.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson