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long arm of the law

n. {{context|idiomatic|almost always preceded by (term the English)|lang=en}} The influence or effectiveness of law enforcement institutions; law enforcement officers collectively.

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Long Arm of the Law

The phrase long arm of the law is most commonly used in reference to extradition.

Long Arm of the Law may also refer to:

  • " The Long Arm of the Law", a song by Kenny Rogers
  • Long Arm of the Law (film), a 1984 Hong Kong film directed by Johnny Mak
Long Arm of the Law (film)

Long Arm of the Law (省港旗兵, "Guangdong and Hong Kong Criminals") is a 1984 Hong Kong film directed by Johnny Mak.

The film was followed by two sequels: Long Arm of the Law II (1987) and Long Arm of the Law III (1989).