Meaning of the word "law and order are the medicine of the body politic" in English
What does "law and order are the medicine of the body politic" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
law and order are the medicine of the body politic
US /lɔː ænd ˈɔːrdər ɑːr ðə ˈmedsn əv ðə ˈbɑːdəti ˈpɑːlətɪk/
UK /lɔː ənd ˈɔːdə rə ðə ˈmedsn əv ðə ˈbɒdi ˈpɒlətɪk/
Phrase
a philosophical metaphor suggesting that legal systems and social stability are essential for the health and functioning of a society
Example:
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The philosopher argued that law and order are the medicine of the body politic, curing social unrest.
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Without justice, we forget that law and order are the medicine of the body politic.