die Kriegsrechtserklärung
Translation
declaration of martial law
Examples
Die Regierung gab eine Kriegsrechtserklärung ab.
The government issued a declaration of martial law.
Grammar Patterns
die Kriegsrechtserklärung (subject/object) declaration of martial law The declaration of martial law surprised the population.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ausrufung des Kriegsrechts
Etymology
From 'Krieg' (war) + '-s-' + 'Recht' (law) + '-s-' + 'Erklärung' (declaration).
Memory Tips
Break down the compound noun: Kriegs (war's) + Rechts (law's) + Erklärung (declaration) = declaration of war law (martial law).