martial law
martial law
Definition
martial law
noun
temporary rule by the military authorities over the civilian population, as in an area of military operations in time of war, or when civil authority has broken down
martial law
Law Definition
n
Civil
law exerted over citizens by military, generally in times of war or emergency.
martial law
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- impose: In December 1981, Jaruzelski imposed martial law and Solidarnosc was declared an illegal organization.
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