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strict control of crime and repression of violence, sometimes involving the possible restriction of civil rights

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Usage examples (32)
  • I can't say the law-and-order situation is excellent.
  • SUBASINGHE: There's been no major law-and-order issue.
  • How does Libby get set free by a law-and-order president?
  • Running on a law-and-order ticket may get him re-elected.
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