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Law and order are the medicine of the body politic and when the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered.
B. R. Ambedkar

Meaning of "law and order" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LAW AND ORDER

law and order  [lɔː ənd ˈɔːdə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LAW AND ORDER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Law and order is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LAW AND ORDER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of law and order in the English dictionary

The definition of law and order in the dictionary is law and social conventions.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LAW AND ORDER


accorder
əˈkɔːdə
boarder
ˈbɔːdə
bordar
ˈbɔːdə
border
ˈbɔːdə
camcorder
ˈkæmˌkɔːdə
cauda
ˈkɔːdə
cross-border
ˌkrɒsˈbɔːdə
disorder
dɪsˈɔːdə
hoarder
ˈhɔːdə
Korda
ˈkɔːdə
Lauder
ˈlɔːdə
made-to-order
ˈmeɪdtʊˈɔːdə
mail-order
ˌmeɪlˈɔːdə
marauder
məˈrɔːdə
order
ˈɔːdə
preorder
priːˈɔːdə
recorder
rɪˈkɔːdə
reorder
riːˈɔːdə
skateboarder
ˈskeɪtˌbɔːdə
snowboarder
ˈsnəʊbɔːdə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LAW AND ORDER

law agent
law centre
law clerk
law court
Law Courts
law enforcement
law enforcement agency
law enforcement officer
Law Faculty
Law French
Law Lord
Law Lords
law merchant
law of averages
law of effect
Law of Independent Assortment
law of large numbers
Law of Moses
law of nations
law of nature

WORDS THAT END LIKE LAW AND ORDER

a tall order
bipolar disorder
court order
eating disorder
executive order
first-order
in order
law-and-order
mail order
money order
murder
on order
out of order
post-traumatic stress disorder
purchase order
restraining order
the Border
the order
to be in running order
to order
video recorder

Synonyms and antonyms of law and order in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «law and order» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LAW AND ORDER

Find out the translation of law and order to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of law and order from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «law and order» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

法律与秩序
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

la ley y el orden
570 millions of speakers

English

law and order
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कानून और व्यवस्था
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

القانون والنظام
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Закон и порядок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

a lei ea ordem
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আইন - শৃঙ্খলা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

loi et l´ordre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Undang-undang dan perintah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Recht und Ordnung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

法と秩序
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

법과 질서
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hukum lan urutan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tôn trọng luật lệ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சட்டம் மற்றும் ஒழுங்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कायदा आणि सुव्यवस्था
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kanun ve Düzen
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

legge e ordine
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Prawo i porządek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Закон і порядок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lege și ordine
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

του νόμου και της τάξης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wet en orde
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lag och ordning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lov og orden
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of law and order

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LAW AND ORDER»

The term «law and order» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.048 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LAW AND ORDER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about law and order

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10 QUOTES WITH «LAW AND ORDER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word law and order.
1
B. R. Ambedkar
Law and order are the medicine of the body politic and when the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered.
2
Idi Amin
In any country there must be people who have to die. They are the sacrifices any nation has to make to achieve law and order.
3
Louis D. Brandeis
The world presents enough problems if you believe it to be a world of law and order; do not add to them by believing it to be a world of miracles.
4
Adam Clayton
A man's respect for law and order exists in precise relationship to the size of his paycheck.
5
Vincent D'Onofrio
Our show is different, because it's not about law and order, it's about psychology, the intent of somebody.
6
James E. Faust
Among the other values children should be taught are respect for others, beginning with the child's own parents and family; respect for the symbols of faith and the patriotic beliefs of others; respect for law and order; respect for the property of others; respect for authority.
7
Frank Gifford
I was the law and order.
8
Arthur Henderson
To solve the problem of organizing world peace we must establish world law and order.
9
Christopher Hitchens
I still make sure to go, at least once every year, to a country where things cannot be taken for granted, and where there is either too much law and order or too little.
10
J. Edgar Hoover
Justice is merely incidental to law and order.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LAW AND ORDER»

Discover the use of law and order in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to law and order and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Law and Order: An Honest Citizen's Guide to Crime and Control
With its focus on current policies, problems and debates this book is also an excellent introduction to criminology for the growing numbers of students of the subject at all levels. Law and order has become a key issue throughout the world.
Robert Reiner, 2013
2
Making Crime Pay: Law and Order in Contemporary American ...
1. Law and Order in Contemporary American Politics. 2.
Katherine Beckett, 2000
3
Law & Order: The Unofficial Companion -- Updated and Expanded
It is the first-ever guide to this popular, Emmy award-winning police drama.
Kevin Courrier, Susan Green, 1999
4
Law-and-Order News: An Analysis of Crime Reporting in the ...
Reproduced here in facsimile, this volume was originally published in 1977 and is available individually. The collection is also available in a number of themed mini-sets of between 5 and 13 volumes, or as a complete collection.
Steve Chibnall, 2013
5
Law and Order: Street Crime, Civil Unrest, and the Crisis of ...
Law and Order offers a valuable new look at the history of the 1960s, presenting a sophisticated account of how conservatives used the issue of law and order to transform the landscape of American politics.
Michael W. Flamm, 2013
6
Law, Legislation and Liberty, Volume 1: Rules and Order
This volume represents the first section of F. A. Hayek's comprehensive three-part study of the relations between law and liberty.
F. A. Hayek, 1973
7
Taiho-Jutsu: Law and Order in the Age of the Samurai
This book takes a historical look at arresting and apprehending criminals from the samurai era to the present day.
Don Cunningham, 2004
8
Law and Order: Images, Meanings, Myths
In the course on representations of law and order that I teach, we begin with media analysis, but we quickly progress to analysing the official statues that are visible outside government buildings in the immediate neighbourhood.
Mariana Valverde, 2013
9
Law and Order in Australia: Rhetoric and Reality
This book provides a highly readable review of the making of policy on crime in Australia, showing how these are driven by the political need to manage public reactions, not to control and prevent crime.
Don Weatherburn, 2004
10
Law and Order in a Weak State: Crime and Politics in Papua ...
Twenty-five years after independence, Papua New Guinea is beset by social, economic, and political problems. This work examines these problems in light of Papua New Guinea's social diversity.
Sinclair Dinnen, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LAW AND ORDER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term law and order is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Bassi to Meet Kejriwal Over Delhi Law and Order Situation - The …
While expressing shock over the incident, he said the law and order situation in the national capital has deteriorated drastically in the recent ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
2
Improved law and order boosts Pakistan's Eid festivities | Fulton News
“This is triple the rush we had had last year,” Mubasshir said, giving credit to a better situation in terms of law and order in the country. «Fulton News, Jul 15»
3
Law and Order 7-18-15 - TimesDaily: Crime
RUSSELLVILLE — Authorities said a Phil Campbell woman who hazd been reported missing was found Friday afternoon in Georgia. «Times Daily, Jul 15»
4
Law and order: Sindh govt extends Rangers powers - The Express …
The decision has been taken to ensure law and order is maintained in the provincial capital and to complete the ongoing targeted operation. «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»
5
Governor Jindal issues executive order to arm military families …
He may call out these forces to preserve law and order, to suppress insurrection, to repel invasion, or in other times of emergency. WHEREAS, Louisiana ... «KTBS, Jul 15»
6
Divorce between Bobby Flay, Stephanie March finalized - NY Daily …
A court filing by the former "Law and Order: SVU" actress claimed she has "an amazing palate," and that Flay, 50, rose to fame with her as a ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
7
'The Ingenious Judge Dee' follows law and order in the Tang Dynasty
'The Ingenious Judge Dee' follows law and order in the Tang Dynasty. By: Paul Cambra, of the Auburn Journal. -A +A. Courtesy Hock Tjoa ... «Auburn Journal, Jul 15»
8
Law and Order: arrests for petit larceny and possession of marijuana
Lauren L. Heale, 26, of Main Street, Alexander, is charged with petit larceny. Heale allegedly stole a video game system from a residence. «The Batavian, Jul 15»
9
'Law & Order,' 'Suits' Translate for NBC Universo
A little bit of law and order, along with some suits, have been translated into Spanish and have found a home on NBC Universo. «Multichannel News, Jul 15»
10
Law and order: Tehsil municipal administrator attacked
A spokesman of the tehsil municipal office said Zahid Javed was going home after taraweeh prayers when two men riding a motorbike shot him ... «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»

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