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martial law in Malay

undang-undang tentera

UK/ˈmɑːʃəl lɔː//ˈmɑɹʃəl lɔ/

martial law in Malay: undang-undang tentera, pemerintahan tentera. In English, martial law means rule by military authorities, especially when imposed on a civilian population in time of war or other crisis, or in an occupied territory.

Malay words for martial law

rule by military authorities
undang-undang tentera, pemerintahan tentera

English meaning of martial law

  1. noun Rule by military authorities, especially when imposed on a civilian population in time of war or other crisis, or in an occupied territory.

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Questions about martial law in Malay

What is the meaning of martial law in Malay?
Martial law in Malay is undang-undang tentera, pemerintahan tentera.
Apakah maksud martial law dalam bahasa Melayu?
Martial law: undang-undang tentera, pemerintahan tentera.
What does martial law mean in English?
Martial law means rule by military authorities, especially when imposed on a civilian population in time of war or other crisis, or in an occupied territory.

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