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law and order
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a situation where people obey and respect the rules of a place, society, or country
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The police force worked tirelessly to maintain law and order during the city-wide protests.
They admire the police for their commitment to maintaining law and order.
The imposition of martial law suspended certain civil liberties and empowered military commanders to enforce law and order.
In the Wild West, pioneers and settlers often had to be their own judge, jury, and executioner, responsible for maintaining law and order in the absence of formal institutions.
The blue candidate’s strong stance on law and order resonated with voters looking for conservative solutions.
