noun Date: 1933 the law applied in occupied territory by the military authority of the occupying power, the law administered by military forces that is invoked by a government in an emergency when the civilian law enforcement agencies are unable to maintain public order and safety
MARTIAL LAW
Meaning of MARTIAL LAW in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012