This is the 8722nd most frequent German word.
kriegsrecht
"Martial law."
Here, 'Kriegsrecht' is used in its literal legal sense, meaning 'martial law', referring to a state enforced during emergencies where normal laws are suspended.
Die Regierung erklärte das Kriegsrecht, um die Ordnung während des Aufstandes wiederherzustellen.
The government declared martial law to restore order during the uprising.
This usage of 'Kriegsrecht' emphasizes the differences in legislative conditions during periods of martial law compared to peace times.
Unter Kriegsrecht gelten andere Gesetze als im normalen zivilen Leben.
Under martial law, different laws apply than in normal civilian life.
The term 'Kriegsrecht' is again used to denote its temporal enforcement during specific crises, highlighting its provisional nature.