When there is law and order in a country, the laws are generally accepted and obeyed, so that society there functions normally.
If there were a breakdown of law and order, the army might be tempted to intervene.
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When there is law and order in a country, the laws are generally accepted and obeyed, so that society there functions normally.
If there were a breakdown of law and order, the army might be tempted to intervene.
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Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Английский словарь Коллинз COBUILD для изучающих язык на продвинутом уровне. 2006