the long arm of the law

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(deyim) polis
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Definition of the long arm of the law in English English dictionary

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long arm of the law
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.

long arm of the law
ability of law enforcement to find and apprehend criminals almost anywhere
the long arm of the law

    Hyphenation

    the Long arm of the law

    Turkish pronunciation

    dhi lông ärm ıv dhi lô

    Pronunciation

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