military law

/'militəri'lɔ:/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The body of laws and rules of conduct administered by military courts for the discipline, trial, and punishment of military personnel. This is a specialized legal system distinct from civilian law, governing the conduct of members of the armed forces.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The soldier was tried under military law for disobeying a direct order.
    • Understanding military law is essential for all officers.
    • The code of justice is a key component of U.S. military law.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be subject to military law": to be under the jurisdiction of the military legal system.
    • All active-duty personnel are subject to military law, even when off base.
  • "a violation of military law": an act that breaks the rules of the military legal code.
    • Desertion is a serious violation of military law.
Variants and Related Words
  • Court-martial (n/v): A military court or the process of trying someone in such a court.
    • He faced a court-martial for his actions.
  • Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) (n): The foundation of military law in the United States.
    • The UCMJ codifies military law for all U.S. armed services.
Synonyms
  • Martial law: (Note: This is a distinct concept referring to the imposition of direct military control over civilian functions in a time of emergency, not the internal law governing military personnel.)
  • Service law: A term sometimes used synonymously with military law, particularly in British and Commonwealth contexts.
Related Phrases
  • Military tribunal: A court operating under military law.
    • The case was heard by a military tribunal.
  • Articles of War: Historical term for codes of military law.
Noun
  1. the body of laws and rules of conduct administered by military courts for the discipline, trial, and punishment of military personnel