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“martial”
marital; marshal, marshall; martial
marital (MAIR i t'l) (adjective)
Referring to a circumstance relating to being married: After Roger and Trina were married, they bought their marital home.
marshal, marshall (MAHR shuhl) (noun)
1. An individual who manages or organizes the ceremonies of a gathering: The marshal of the parade rode in the car leading the bands and walkers.
2. An officer of the law, who is appointed or elected, with duties similar to a sheriff in terms of enforcing the law: The marshal accompanied the prisoner to court to stand before the judge.
3. The senior head of a civic function; such as, a fire department: The marshal, who was head of the town's police department, was appointed for two years and was rewarded for his good work.
2. An officer of the law, who is appointed or elected, with duties similar to a sheriff in terms of enforcing the law: The marshal accompanied the prisoner to court to stand before the judge.
3. The senior head of a civic function; such as, a fire department: The marshal, who was head of the town's police department, was appointed for two years and was rewarded for his good work.
martial (MAHR shuhl) (adjective)
Of or relating to the military, war, or military life: Harold seemed suited to the martial life because he liked order and precision.
The fire marshal had a long martial history before entering into a marital relationship which made him very happy.
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“martial”
martial (adjective), more martial, most martial
1. Characteristic of war, soldiers, and aggressive warlike behavior: The town was under martial law.
2. Associated with the military or armed forces: The country maintains a martial or warlike attitude toward its neighbors.
3. Soldier-like in behavior, bearing, etc.: The old veteran had a martial attitude.
2. Associated with the military or armed forces: The country maintains a martial or warlike attitude toward its neighbors.
3. Soldier-like in behavior, bearing, etc.: The old veteran had a martial attitude.
Mr. Brown's martial uniform makes him look older than he really is.
4. Etymology: Martial literally means "pertaining to Mars", the Roman god of war.Martial may refer to anything related to a soldier, like a military uniform, or it can refer to someone who is antagonistic and warlike.
If Martial Law is declared in a country, it means that the military has taken control of that country.
Martial Arts refers to any of several fighting styles that include specified methods of training for combat, armed and unarmed; and it is performed as a sport, including boxing, karate, judo, etc.
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