martial law

Nothing is particularly clear because Thailand is in the middle of political upheaval and governed by martial law.

Martial law descends on the city while the KGB knocks on doors of known dissidents.

After months of political crisis, the generals declare martial law.

While some polling shows a majority of ordinary Thais approve of martial law, the political class is roiled with suspicion.

In Cambridge, Maryland, martial law was declared after demonstrations devolved into violence.

He was considered a harsh Governor because his martial law administration was characterized by severe punishment for wrongdoing.

It was found necessary on the 20th of December to proclaim martial law, and the militia of the different parishes was called out.

It was further thought advisable that proclaimed districts should, to a certain extent, be subjected to martial law.

Governor Tod of Ohio had already called out the militia and proclaimed martial law.

They must give way in every instance before the irresistible barrier of martial law.