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.
During martial law, the military basically assumes the role of the police. When you do something illegal, the military can do whatever they see fit to you. It may be more or less harsh than what the...
The Marcos regime justified the imposition of Martial Law by arguing that it would protect the government from a possible communist take-over and facilitate genuine social changes in the country. ...