long arm of the law

English - Turkish

Definition of long arm of the law in English Turkish dictionary

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the long arm of the law

(deyim) polis

English - English

Definition of long arm of the law in English English dictionary

The influence or effectiveness of law enforcement institutions; law enforcement officers collectively

Repeat violent offenders will hopscotch over state lines to avoid the long arm of the law, said Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley.

ability of law enforcement to find and apprehend criminals almost anywhere

Hyphenation

Long arm of the law

Turkish pronunciation

lông ärm ıv dhi lô

Pronunciation

/ˈlôɴɢ ˈärm əv ᴛʜē ˈlô/ /ˈlɔːŋ ˈɑːrm əv ðiː ˈlɔː/