Synonyms of martial law

martial law

noun

as in law

control of an area by military forces rather than by the police

The government has declared martial law throughout the city to stop the riots.

an area placed under martial law

Synonyms & Similar Words

• law
• common law
• ordinance
• legislation
• constitution
• statute
• act
• commandment
• edict
• ruling
• restriction
• amendment
• directive
• regulation
• enactment
• decree
• command
• rule
• ground rule
• fiat
• bill
• blue law
• dictate
• prohibition
• bylaw
• canon
• proscription
• capitulary
• encyclical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• higher law