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Martial

/mˈɑrʃəl/
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(adj) Of, relating to, or suggestive of war; warlike.

The President suspended the constitution and imposed martial law.
Which will he choose, I wonder, martial arts or death?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The soldier showed exceptional skill in ____ arts during the rigorous training session.

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