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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
- It was a martial immensity, vigorous, a little harsh, unsoftened by kindly gardens.Chapter 3 (53% in)
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