martial


Definition: Meaning of, martial in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɑːʃ(ə)l /

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  1. connected with war and fighting
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Martial


Definition: Meaning of, Martial in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɑːʃ(ə)l /

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  1. first century BC roman poet noted for epigrams
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Martial used in phrases

  • court-martial (noun)
    1. [uncountable and countable] a court that judges soldiers etc who may have broken military law, or an occasion when this judgment is made
    court-martial (verb)
    1. to hear and judge someone's case in a military court
  • drumhead court-martial (noun)
    1. military a military court convened to hear urgent charges of offences committed in action
  • martial art (noun)
    1. a sport such as JUDO or KARATE, in which you fight with your hands and feet. Martial arts were developed in Eastern Asia
  • martial law (noun)
    1. a situation in which the army controls an area instead of the police, especially because of fighting against the government
  • martial music (noun)
    1. brisk marching music suitable for troops marching in a military parade
  • special court-martial (noun)
    1. a court-martial to try soldiers for offences less serious that than those committed in action; consists of at least three officers
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