military law
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of military law
First recorded in 1730–40
Example Sentences
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But as a military law scholar who spent 20 years as a lawyer and judge in the U.S.
From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025
A former major in the National Guard, Hegseth has long held the concept of military law in contempt.
From Slate • Dec. 2, 2025
In her resignation letter, Gen. Tomer-Yerushalmi wrote that she approved the leak “to counter the false propaganda directed against the military law enforcement authorities.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 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
The penalty was in accordance with military law, but young Hale’s act was a brave one, and he has always been glorified as a martyr.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
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