As in the kind of law that the sheriffs and marshals (that, by the way, is how the word is spelled) enforced in towns in the Wild West? Or are you not familiar with the word "martial" (meaning military)?
They are pronounced the same, I'll grant that, but they have different meanings.
“he wants failure...riots...and then martial law to stay in power after 2016...no more elections...always been the plan!” does that help everyone understand better what i am implying? thanks!