English Explanatory Dictionary

martial law

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Rule by military authorities, especially when imposed on a civilian population in time of war or other crisis, or in an occupied territory.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑːʃəl lɔː/ /ˈmɑɹʃəl lɔ/ /ˈmɑ(ɹ)ʃəl lɑ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-martial law.wav

Word forms

martial law Marshall law

Related words

curfew state of emergency state of siege summary jurisdiction
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