戒严法 (jiè yán fǎ) — martial law
Definition
Martial law — a legal framework (法 = law) that suspends normal civil rights when the government imposes 戒严 ('martial rule').
noun
martial law
Examples
- 戒严法。Zhèng fǔ xuān bù shí shī jiè yán fǎ.The government declared and implemented martial law.
- 戒严法，。Zài jiè yán fǎ qī jiān, dà jiā bù néng zì yóu chū rù.During the period of martial law, people cannot freely come and go.
- 戒严法，。Gēn jù jiè yán fǎ, jūn duì kě yǐ wéi chí zhì xù.According to martial law, the military can maintain order.
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