military law
noun
: law enforced by military rather than civil authority
specifically
: law prescribed by statute for the government of the armed forces and accompanying civilian employees compare martial law
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“Military law.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/military%20law. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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