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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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