pattern

Sociedad, Ley y Política - Ley y castigo

Sumérgete en proverbios ingleses sobre la ley y el castigo, como "cuantas más leyes, más delincuentes" y "mata al pollo para asustar al mono".

review-disable

Revisión

flashcard-disable

Tarjetas de memoria

quiz-disable

Cuestionario

Empezar a aprender
Society, Law, & Politics

used to imply that if the punishment for two offenses is the same, one might as well commit the more serious offense if the potential rewards justify the consequences, leading individuals to take greater risks

used to convey the idea of making an example of someone to deter others from misbehaving

used to imply that in a situation of extreme need or urgency, people may be compelled to take actions that would normally be considered illegal or immoral

Ex: When I lost my job and could n't pay my rent , I had to resort to stealing food from the grocery store - as they saynecessity knows no law.

used to suggest that some rules or laws are not meant to be followed strictly and can be disregarded or broken under certain circumstances

Ex: Despite the fact that it was against company policy , the employee decided to share confidential information with a colleague in order to prevent a serious mistake - as they sayrules are made to be broken.

used to imply that as the number of laws and regulations increases, it becomes increasingly difficult to enforce them, which in turn creates more opportunities for people to unintentionally or intentionally violate them

Ex: The city council believed that creating more laws would prevent littering , but it had the opposite effect , as the saying suggests the more laws the more offenders' .

used to suggest that the legal system may not always provide equal protection or accountability for all individuals, and may instead favor those with higher social status or resources

used to imply that laws and regulations are necessary for the proper functioning and well-being of a society

Ex: As a police officer , John had a strong sense of duty , as he believed law and order are the medicine of the body politic.

used to imply that the legal system is often biased against the poor and disadvantaged, while the rich and powerful are able to use their wealth and influence to manipulate the law to their advantage

LanGeek
Descargar la aplicación LanGeek