Cryptic crossword clue
Military tribunal heard top officer when speaking 5,7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 7 letter word COURT MARTIAL

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The straight part
We know that "Military tribunal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case military tribunal = court martial.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does COURT MARTIAL mean?

COURT MARTIAL noun
  1. A military court of law.
  2. A trial before such a tribunal.
COURT MARTIAL verb
  1. To subject to trial in a military court.

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