military law
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of military law
First recorded in 1730–40
Example Sentences
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Vladeck is an expert on military law and author of the One First Substack.
From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026
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
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 leader of the party approached the writer on his speaking to Gallaher, and ordered him off the street, telling him, that it was against military law to talk with prisoners.
From The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry With Legends of the Surrounding Country by Barry, Joseph
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