the body of law imposed by the military over civilian affairs (usually in time of war or civil crisis); overrides civil law
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用作名词 (n.)
Due to the draconian measures of martial law, the communities and groups also could not organize themselves to protect their resources and their environment. 且由于戒严法的严格规范，社区和团体也无法组织起来保护他们拥有的资源和环境。
Germany then declared martial law in these cities. 德国这时就在这些城市宣布戒严令。
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