military law

Noun

Meaning

the body of laws and rules of conduct administered by military courts for the discipline, trial, and punishment of military personnel

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Examples

As most such enclaves are occupied by the military, military law is especially concerned with these enclaves, especially the issue of establishing who has jurisdiction and what type of jurisdiction. Source: Internet

Because the definition of a state of "war" may be debated, the term "war crime" itself has seen different usage under different systems of international and military law. Source: Internet

This admission confirmed that Cavell had helped the soldiers navigate the Dutch frontier, but it also established that she helped them escape to a country at war with Germany.sfn The penalty according to German military law was death. Source: Internet

The British realized the rebellion was being directed from urban centers, instituted military law and rounded up the committees. Source: Internet

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