military law
Soldiers' legal code
Military law is the legal system governing armed forces personnel, distinct from civilian law.
It covers conduct, discipline, and justice within the military: courts-martial, chain of command, rules of engagement.
He was tried under military law for desertion.
In wartime or emergencies, military law may extend to civilians in occupied territories or martial law zones.
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