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Martial law.

Authors :
Smith, Roger
Source :
Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2024. 2p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

SIGNIFICANCE: Martial law is a special condition during a state of emergency, not a body of laws and regulations as in civil law and military law, and the military’s authority under martial law is never absolute.

Subjects

Subjects :
Civil rights
Military law
War powers
Delegation of powers
Martial law

Details

Database :
Research Starters
Journal :
Salem Press Encyclopedia
Publication Type :
Reference
Accession number :
87323660

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