Idioms related to Law

Law

Meaning: denial to allow rebellious activities, usually by rigid and strict application of the rules;

Example: There is zero tolerance towards any gender bias in this company. Read on

Meaning: a principle that is kept to

Example: As a rule of thumb, I do not start a new project on Fridays. Read on

Meaning: existing in fact

Example: English is de facto the common language of much of the world today. Read on

Meaning: having a right or existence as stated by law

Example: The president aims to create a de jure one-party state. Read on

Meaning: regards a person as innocent unless confirmed otherwise

Example: Let's give her the benefit of the doubt and assume that she is right. Read on

Meaning: used to convey that you cannot understand what is being said or written

Example: Don't try to explain the technicalities of how this machine works; it would be all Greek to me. Read on