Synonyms for martial law
mar·tial law

Princeton's WordNet

1. martial lawnoun

   the body of law imposed by the military over civilian affairs (usually in time of war or civil crisis); overrides civil law

Matched Categories

1. • Law
   • Military

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1. President Benigno Aquino:

   You would need a large force to implement martial law and there is no guarantee it will produce positive results, it might generate more sympathy for the Abu Sayyaf.

2. Rosalie Howerton:

   I've gotten to the point where I don't trust my government, i don't trust Obama. I think he is looking toward calling martial law to stop the next election from taking place.

3. Texas Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert:

   This military practice has some concerned that the U.S. Army is preparing for modern-day martial law, certainly, I can understand these concerns.

4. Yurdusev Ozsokmenler:

   There is a state of emergency and it is implemented like martial law in the southeast. These elections will be held under the shadow of a gun.

5. Rosalie Howerton:

   I’ve gotten to the point where I don’t trust my government, i don’t trust Obama. I think he is looking toward calling martial law to stop the next election from taking place.