Law and order In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "law and order", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Helen Nguyen calendar 2021-02-20 11:02

Meaning of Law and order

Law and order formal noun phrase

Used to mention a situation in which people obey the law so that the social safety and security is maintained

The government has enacted new traffic rules to maintain law and order.

People voted for him because he promised to strengthen law and order in the country.

The penalty for breaking the law and order of the country can be sentenced to imprisonment.

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