The martial law in our town stripped the freedom of all of the individuals, we were like drones, with all of the freedom and expression of life gone, and all of our energy focused on work, and...
Temporary rule by military authorities, imposed on a civilian population especially in time of war or when civil authority has broken down. It may also be used during outbreaks of deadly illnesses....
Martial law is a system of absolute miltary control over all military and civilian activities of a country. Martial law seeks to maintain public order in times of a crisis, when the normal...
In a democracy, it means that you are subject to, and under the orders of, the military authorities rather than the elected/appointed civilian authority.