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Definition
relating to war or soldiers
most commonly seen in these expressions:
- "court martial" — a military court that tries military personnel using military law (which is different than civilian law)
- "martial law" — the body of law imposed by the military over civilian affairs which can be declared to replace ordinary civilian law in a time of crisis
- A gallant curtle-axe upon my thigh, A boar spear in my hand; and,—in my heart Lie there what hidden woman's fear there will,— We'll have a swashing and a martial outside, As many other mannish cowards have That do outface it with their semblances.1.3 — Act 1 Scene 3 — A Room in the Palace (87% in)
There are no more uses of "martial" in As You Like It.
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