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Meanings of martial in English

(Of persons) befitting a warrior.

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Usage of martial in English
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His military government has said martial law will remain in place indefinitely.
Reuters
2
Local elections were held in '72; martial law was repealed; repression ended.
The new yorker
3
Exasperated, Bryce said, Listen, Jenny, this is virtually a martial law situation.
Phantoms
4
For example, Sal could begin teaching martial arts one evening per week.
No More Mr. Nice Guy!
5
The declaration of martial law is subject to parliamentary approval in Ukraine.
Radio NZ
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That could so often lead to disgrace at the court martial table.
Honour This Day
7
The 1981 riots in Kosovo led to the imposition of martial law.
After the Rain : how the West lost the East
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Which means we are now under a full state of martial law.
The Neutronium Alchemist
9
They also called for martial law in lawless areas of the country.
Reuters
10
But even then a second court martial confirmed the sentence against Dreyfus.
The Guardian
11
It has said it has no immediate plans to lift martial law.
Reuters
12
He then disappeared the next day as the government declared martial law.
The South African
13
The military operates under martial law that grants soldiers immunity from prosecution.
The Irish Times
14
Éamonn Ceannt's court martial was dominated by a case of mistaken identity.
The Irish Times
15
The act meant nine South Carolina counties were placed under martial law.
News.com.au
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Under martial law, public gatherings of more than five people are banned.
Reuters
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