Noun
the body of law imposed by the military over civilian affairs (usually in time of war or civil crisis); overrides civil law
Source: WordNet1950s In the first few years of its incorporation into Israel, Nazareth's affairs were dominated by the issues of land confiscation, internally displaced refugees and the hardships of martial law, which included curfews and travel restrictions. Source: Internet
A BBC News profile of Jaruzelski contends that the establishment of martial law was "an attempt to suppress the Solidarity movement." Source: Internet
After Camp Bowie (a World War I Army training installation) was located on the outskirts of Fort Worth in 1917, the military used martial law to regulate prostitutes and barkeepers of the Acre. Source: Internet
After martial law began, the Patriotic Movement for National Rebirth was founded to organize these and other parties. Source: Internet
After the fire was extinguished, there were no widespread disturbances and martial law was lifted within a few days. Source: Internet
After winning the support of most of his colleagues, apparently including Deng Xiaoping, Li officially declared martial law in Beijing on 20 May 1989 and the protests were crushed by the military on 3-4 June. Source: Internet