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I'm a British naval captain from anywhere between 1700-1815. How absolute is my power? If I order a man to be flogged repeatedly, or order an execution for a minor infraction, is that allowed? If not, how are the rules prohibiting extreme punishment enforced?

by /u/[deleted] in /r/AskHistorians

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