Sociedade, Lei e Política - Lei e Castigo
Mergulhe nos provérbios ingleses sobre lei e punição, como “quanto mais leis, mais infratores” e “mate a galinha para assustar o macaco”.
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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
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Eu poderia muito bem ser enforcado por uma ovelha ou por um cordeiro
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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
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a necessidade não conhece lei
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used to suggest that some rules or laws are not meant to be followed strictly and can be disregarded or broken under certain circumstances
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regras são feitas para serem quebradas
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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
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quanto mais leis mais infratores
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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
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as leis são como teias de aranha, que podem pegar moscas pequenas, mas deixam vespas e vespas passarem
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used to imply that laws and regulations are necessary for the proper functioning and well-being of a society
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a lei e a ordem são o remédio do corpo político
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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
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as leis oprimem os pobres, e os homens ricos governam a lei
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