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
Egypt has had no licensing laws; and no effort to apply elementary principles of fair dealing to the drink trade had apparently been made until initiated under military law for the protection of the troops.
From With Manchesters in the East by Hurst, Gerald B. (Gerald Berkeley), Sir
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