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the (long) arm of the law
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de greep van de wet, de arm van justitie
used to refer to the ability of the legal system and police to enforce justice and punish criminals
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Law enforcement, represented by the arm of the law, diligently upholds justice in society.
Zelfs jaren later kan de arm van justitie criminelen nog inhalen.
