Examples of Martial law in a sentence
Martial law may be proclaimed only when a state of national defence involving another country exists or when civil war prevails in Namibia: provided that any proclamation of martial law shall cease to be valid if it is not approved within a reasonable time by a resolution passed by a two-thirds majority of all the members of the National Assembly.
Included in the definition: armed rebellion, revolution, sedition, insurrection, Coup d' Etat, the consequences of Martial law.
Martial law shall be canceled if Parliament does not approve the presidential edict for declaration (extension) of martial law within 48 hours after it has convened.
Martial law shall be similarly lifted by decree issued with the approval of the Supreme Council when the need, for which it was imposed, no longer exists.
In case of necessity defined by law, Martial law shall be declared by a decree promulgated with the approval of the Supreme Council on the basis of a proposal made by the President of the Union with the consent of the Council of Ministers of the Union.
Nor is it a question what rule a military commander, at the head of his army, can impose on states in rebellion to cripple their resources and quell the insurrection Martial law cannot arisefrom a threatened invasion.
Martial law was again declared, with Ershad as Chief Martial Law Administrator (in October 1982 Ershad changed his title to Prime Minister), aided by a military Council of Advisers.
Martial law was declared in the town and was extended to the end of January 2012, but voting on election day went ahead.
Martial law can be proclaimed when there is an imminent danger that is likely to hinder or prevent the normal functioning of the institutions of the Republic as a result of an attack by a foreign force, bloody disturbances or an armed uprising.
Martial law shall be canceled if Parliament does not approve the presidential edict for a declaration (extension) of martial law within 48 hours after it has convened.