Martial Law (Noun)
Meaning
The body of law imposed by the military over civilian affairs (usually in time of war or civil crisis); overrides civil law.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The country was placed under martial law after the military coup, giving the military absolute authority over the government and its citizens.
- The declaration of martial law was met with widespread protests and resistance from the civilian population, who felt their rights were being trampled.
- During the civil war, the government imposed martial law, suspending many of the constitutional rights and freedoms of its citizens.
- The imposition of martial law gave the military the power to arrest and detain civilians without charge or trial, leading to numerous human rights abuses.
- The country has been under martial law for decades, with the military exercising total control over all aspects of civilian life.