martial law

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ˌmartial ˈlaw noun [uncountableU]

PGa situation in which the army controls an area instead of the police, especially because of fighting against the government 军事管制，戒严

impose/declare martial law

The government may declare martial law in response to the latest violence in the region.

政府可能会宣布戒严，以应对该地区最近发生的暴力事件。

In May, martial law was lifted (=ended) in most areas.

到5月份，大部分地区都解除了戒严。

under martial law

According to press reports, the country is now under martial law.

根据媒体报道，该国现在处于戒严状态。

Examples from the Corpus

martial law• In mid-1990, martial law was formally lifted but the security clamp down remains currently in force.• Kuwait declared martial law after the Persian Gulf War.• Subsequently, Stoneham declared martial law, brought in all available troops, and suppressed the disorder.• Troops were deployed in Kwangju at midnight on May 17, just as Chun was declaring nationwide martial law.• In early 1989, violent riots led to more arrests and killings and the eventual imposition of martial law.• The foreign minister, Stan Mudenge, has previously said that sanctions could lead to the imposition of martial law.• Many foreign commentators, however, described the lifting of martial law as a cosmetic exercise.• Anand made the announcement after student leaders had presented him with a petition calling for the lifting of martial law.• He means our martial law troops should completely finish their task of clearing the square before sunup.

martial law ... lifted• In mid-1990, martial law was formally lifted but the security clamp down remains currently in force.

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