Martial law
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Martial law is the imposition of military rule by military authorities over designated regions on an emergency basis.
Martial law is usually imposed on a temporary basis when the civilian government or civilian authorities fail to function effectively (e.g., maintain order and security, or provide essential services), when there are extensive riots and protests, or when the disobedience of the law becomes widespread.
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See also
- Authoritarianism
- Chief Martial Law Administrator
- DEFCON
- Military dictatorship a government where in the political power resides with the military.
- Military government the form of administration by which an occupying power exercises governmental authority over occupied territory.
- Military junta a government led by a committee of military leaders.
- Military law (law to which members of the military are subject)
- Military rule (disambiguation)
- State of emergency
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