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Synonyms of martial 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
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- higher law
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“Martial law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/martial%20law. Accessed 6 Jul. 2020.
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The first known use of martial law was in 1576
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