English Explanatory Dictionary

long arm of the law

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The influence or effectiveness of law enforcement institutions; law enforcement officers collectively.

Pronunciation

En-au-long arm of the law.ogg

Word forms

long arm of the law
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