martial law
Pronunciation
/mˈɑːɹʃəl lˈɔː/

Definition & Meaning of "martial law"in English

Martial law
01

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

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The government declared martial law to restore order during the civil unrest, granting the military authority over civilian institutions.
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