What is "law and order"

alt. 1 (context dated 17th century English) The principles under which the world and its components operate. 2 The strict enforcement of law, statutes, and social conventions. n. 1 (context dated 17th century English) The principles under which the world and its components operate. 2 The strict enforcement of law, statutes, and social conventions.

Law and Order may refer to:

In politics, law and order refers to demands for a strict criminal justice system, especially in relation to violent and property crime, through stricter criminal penalties. These penalties may include longer terms of imprisonment, mandatory sentencing, three strikes laws, and in some countries, capital punishment.

Supporters of "law and order" argue that incarceration is the most effective means of crime prevention. Opponents of law and order argue that a system of harsh criminal punishment is ultimately ineffective because it does not address underlying or systemic causes of crime.

"Law and order" is a recurring theme in political campaigns around the world. Candidates may exaggerate or even manufacture a problem with law and order, or characterise their opponents as "weak" on the issue, to generate public support. The expression also sometimes carries the implication of arbitrary or unnecessary law enforcement, or excessive use of police powers.

Law and Order is the first solo album by Fleetwood Mac guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Lindsey Buckingham, released in 1981. "Trouble", featuring drumming by Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood, reached #9 on the U.S. charts; the album itself reached #32 on the Billboard 200. Lindsey appeared on Saturday Night Live on February 6, 1982 and performed " Trouble" and "Bwana" with the Mick Fleetwood's Zoo.

Law And Order is a 1932 American Pre-Code Western film starring Walter Huston, Harry Carey, Andy Devine, Russell Hopton and Russell Simpson.

The film retells the story of the OK Corral shootout in Tombstone, AZ. It is based on the novel Saint Johnson by W. R. Burnett. Walter Huston plays the part of lawman Frame Johnson, a fictionalized version of Wyatt Earp, and Russell Hopton plays his brother Luther Johnson. One of the best early westerns in its character development, Law and Order features a script by John Huston, Walter's soon to be famous son, and Tom Reed, who provided dialog for many movies in the 1930s and 1940s. Due to changes made during the film's production all the scenes involving actress Lois Wilson were cut prior to the film's release.

Law and Order is a 1953 Western film starring Ronald Reagan.

Law and Order is a 1940 American film directed by Ray Taylor.