Common law
Common law noun - (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions.
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Martial law and common law are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Martial law" instead a noun phrase "Common law".
Martial law
Martial law noun - The body of law imposed by the military over civilian affairs (usually in time of war or civil crisis); overrides civil law.
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Common law and martial law are semantically related. You can use "Common law" instead a noun phrase "Martial law".
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