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Meanings of martial law in English

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Usage of martial law in English
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His military government has said martial law will remain in place indefinitely.
Reuters
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Local elections were held in '72; martial law was repealed; repression ended.
The new yorker
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Exasperated, Bryce said, Listen, Jenny, this is virtually a martial law situation.
Phantoms
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The declaration of martial law is subject to parliamentary approval in Ukraine.
Radio NZ
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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
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They also called for martial law in lawless areas of the country.
Reuters
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It has said it has no immediate plans to lift martial law.
Reuters
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He then disappeared the next day as the government declared martial law.
The South African
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The military operates under martial law that grants soldiers immunity from prosecution.
The Irish Times
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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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He has declared martial law in Mindanao, which is his political base.
Reuters
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The inhabitants were driven into Charleston; and governor Craven proclaimed martial law.
The Life of George Washington, Vol. 1 / Commander in Chief of th...
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Marcos will not relinquish his hold even if martial law is ended.
The new yorker
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Fame was merely foolishness when caught in the trap of martial law.
The Soul of the War
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