a situation where the military becomes in charge of a country, replacing regular laws with their own rule, in order to maintain order during times of crisis or disturbance
أمثلة
Martial law was lifted after several weeks, allowing the gradual return to civilian governance and normalcy.
تم رفع القانون العرفي بعد عدة أسابيع، مما سمح بالعودة التدريجية إلى الحكم المدني والحياة الطبيعية.