above the law
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"President Ramaphosa maintains that no person is above the law and that any allegations should be subjected to due process without fear, favour or prejudice," it said in a statement.
From Barron's ● May 8, 2026
“We must demonstrate that no one is above the law and that serious misconduct will result in serious consequences,” the lawmakers wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2026
What is truly remarkable is how Charles immediately came out in support of the notion that his younger brother is not above the law.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer has said "nobody is above the law" when asked about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor but declined to say if the former prince should volunteer himself to UK police.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
“It’s General Sharpe, not Althea, and this isn’t Douglass Academy, Ms. DuForte. Having powerful parents doesn’t put you above the law anymore.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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