military law

noun

the body of laws relating to the government of the armed forces; rules and regulations for the conduct of military personnel.

Origin of military law

First recorded in 1730–40

Words nearby military law

military covenant, military engineering, military government, military governor, military honours, military law, military march, military orchid, military pace, military police, military school

British Dictionary definitions for military law

military law

noun

articles or regulations that apply to those belonging to the armed services Compare martial law