martial
adjective14th century{ds||1||}
- of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
- relating to an army or to military life
- experienced in or inclined to war : warlike
Martial:b
biographical name- circa a.d. 40—circa 103 Marcus Valerius Martialis Roman epigrammatist
martial art
noun
martial art
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1904
- any of several arts of combat and self-defense (such as karate and judo) that are widely practiced as sport
martial law
noun
martial law
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1576{ds||1||}
- the law applied in occupied territory by the military authority of the occupying power
- the law administered by military forces that is invoked by a government in an emergency when the civilian law enforcement agencies are unable to maintain public order and safety
court-martial:1
noun1651{ds||1||}
- a court consisting of commissioned officers and in some instances enlisted personnel for the trial of members of the armed forces or others within its jurisdiction
- a trial by court-martial
court-martial:2
verb
court-martial
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1833
- to subject to trial by court-martial
drumhead court-martial
noun
drumhead court-martial
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1796
- a summary court-martial that tries offenses on the battlefield
mixed martial arts
noun
mixed martial arts
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1990
- a contact sport that allows a wide range of fighting techniques including striking, kicking, and grappling
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