congé—permission to leave; a formal bow on departure; a farewell (con-ZHAY)
congee—a rice porridge typical in some Asian diets (CON-jee)
court marshal—officer who performs duties in the courthouse and/or courtroom
court martial—military trial
court Marcia—trial for a Brady
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