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law and order

NOUN
order
Synonyms
STRONGEST
control law peace
STRONG
calm decorousness decorum discipline goodness integrity niceness orderliness peacefulness probity properness propriety quiet rectitude rightness seemliness suitability tranquility uprightness
Antonyms
STRONG
dishonesty indecency turbulence violence
WEAK
lawlessness liberty license
NOUN
tranquility
Synonyms
STRONGEST
calm calmness coolness equanimity serenity stillness
STRONG
ataraxia composure hush imperturbability order peacefulness placidity quietness quietude repose rest restfulness sedateness
WEAK
imperturbation
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitation
STRONG
upset
WEAK
chaos disturbance loudness noise turbulence violence wildness

Example Sentences

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“In his new role as acting attorney general, Todd will continue to be a tireless advocate for sanity, law and order, and policies that keep Americans safe.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Also a former justice minister, Dati wants to boost law and order by giving weapons to municipal police officers and increasing video surveillance.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

On Wednesday, appearing at the White House for a Black History Month reception, the president told us we need law and order.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

They say any detentions have been necessary to maintain law and order.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Political detainees all across the country had held a successful hunger strike, persuading the minister of law and order to release over nine hundred of them.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela