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officer of the law



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It is not an action to be taken on live television by an officer of the law.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2025

A plainspoken champion of the outer boroughs, Adams pitched himself as a true moderate, one who had served the city as an officer of the law.

From Slate • Sep. 26, 2024

When it didn’t come, the families contacted Girardi, other lawyers at Girardi Keese and even the chief financial officer of the law firm.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2021

When the Father puts on a badge and a hat, he becomes an officer of the law.

From Washington Post • Jun. 16, 2020

“My client is an officer of the law, Mr. McAllister. By refusing to lower the volume of your music, you were in direct opposition to a police order.”

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone




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