Meaning of the word "the more laws the more offenders" in English
What does "the more laws the more offenders" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the more laws the more offenders
US /ðə mɔːr lɔːz ðə mɔːr əˈfɛndərz/
UK /ðə mɔː lɔːz ðə mɔː əˈfɛndəz/
Idiom
the idea that an excessive number of laws leads to an increase in the number of people who break them, often because the laws are too complex or restrictive
Example:
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The philosopher argued that the more laws, the more offenders, as citizens struggle to keep up with endless regulations.
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Critics of the new bureaucracy often cite the proverb: the more laws, the more offenders.