Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: martial law

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Chiang Ching-kuo, who ruled Taiwan from the late 1970s until his death in 1988, is remembered somewhat more favorably than his authoritarian father for lifting martial law and leading Taiwan through its economic boom of the 1970s and 1980s.

Source: https://www.newdelhitimes.com/fourth-generation-of-chiang-kai-sheks-family-takes-office-in-taipei/

If found guilty, the 49-year-old man faces life imprisonment for his charge of high treason under martial law.

Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/10/02/ukraine-russia-war-live-putin-biden-zelensky-aid-latest/

Including some townships in Yangon and Mandalay regions and Chin State where the regime imposed martial law in the wake of the putsch in February 2021, around 50 townships are now under the direct control of regional commanders.

Source: https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/myanmar-junta-extends-martial-law-in-resistance-stronghold-sagaing-region.html

LONDON (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Friday enabling the state to suspend the directors and shareholders of any companies that fail to meet state defence contracts under conditions of martial law.

Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/currency/US-DOLLAR-RUSSIAN-ROUBL-2370597/news/Putin-amends-law-to-ensure-state-defence-orders-are-properly-met-43149987/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20230303

Marcos Sr. declared martial law over the country on September 21, 1972 to supposedly quell lawlessness in the country.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1835044/lagman-on-martial-law-no-forgiveness-without-remorse-from-implementers

Other challenges include schools - which are normally used as polling stations - being damaged, an outdated voter registry, restricted rights under martial law and a lack of funding.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67440357?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Pakistan is “on the verge of collapse” as it grapples with political upheaval, bloodshed, and what some, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan, refer to as “undeclared martial law.”

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/news/pakistan-government-orders-the-arrest-of-political-opposition-leader/

Philippines President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is the son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who was president from 1965 and declared martial law in 1972.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/03/07/u-s-military-out-of-the-philippines/

Ramzan Kadyrov, the strongman leader of the Russian province of Chechnya who sent forces from the region to fight in Ukraine, urged the Kremlin to declare martial law nationwide and use all its resources in Ukraine “to sweep away that terrorist gang.”

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/05/31/moscow-drone-attack-exposes-russias-vulnerabilities-fuels-criticism-of-military/

Set in 1960s Taiwan when the population was under martial law, the player takes the role of a student named Ray as she wanders a nightmarish version of her school.

Source: https://gamerant.com/best-dark-point-click-adventure-games-like-children-silentown/

The same government was followed by another led by the son of the martial law dictator who remains the classic case of a mind-control political technician.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/05/26/they-burn-books-dont-they/

Ukrainian Constitution states that if the term of the Verkhovna Rada expires under martial law, it shall automatically be extended until a new Rada is seated following the end of martial law.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/07/11/ukraine-democracy-wartime-elections-russia-zelensky/

Ukrainian Constitution states that if the term of the Verkhovna Rada expires under martial law, it shall automatically be extended until a new Rada is seated following the end of martial law.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/07/11/ukraine-democracy-wartime-elections-russia-zelensky/

We must all remember that the older Ferdinand did not create or discover the vicious cycle phenomenon, only domestic martial law and its disastrous consequences.

Source: https://opinion.inquirer.net/165636/our-vicious-cycles