martial

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mar·tial | \ ˈmär-shəl

Definition of martial

1 : of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior martial music a martial tone of voice— Tim Appelo martial prowess

2 : relating to an army or to military life martial discipline stories of martial tradition— Ewen Macaskill

3 : experienced in or inclined to war : warlike its martial people fought the British to a standstill— Mary Anne Weaver

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unsoldierly

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the marching band played “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and several other martial airs one of the basic tenets of martial law

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