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court-martial a military court that tries those subject to it for violations of military law. [4 definitions]
martial art A martial art is one of a number of systems of defending oneself against someone who attacks. When people talk about martial arts, they are usually talking about ones that were developed in Japan or China. Learning a martial art takes a great deal of practice.
martial law a usu. temporary rule of law imposed over a civilian population by military authorities, esp. in a wartime combat zone or during the collapse of civil authority.
summary court-martial a court-martial composed of a single officer, for the trial of minor offenses.