military law
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of military law
First recorded in 1730–40
Example Sentences
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A former major in the National Guard, Hegseth has long held the concept of military law in contempt.
From Slate • Dec. 2, 2025
On Nov. 24, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the Pentagon was investigating whether Kelly, a retired Navy captain and combat pilot, had violated military law with the video.
From Salon • Dec. 1, 2025
Under U.S. military law, all orders “may be inferred to be lawful,” with an exception only for “patently illegal orders.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
Besigye, who is no stranger to appearing in military courts, is back there because he subjected himself to military law, Brig Kulayigye told the BBC.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2024
I said, “Perhaps you are mistaken; you are charged with the highest crime known to military law, and it is 170 your duty to make known the causes that influenced your actions.”
From The Women of the Confederacy by Underwood, J. L.
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