minion of the law
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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But logic "is a minion of the law, not its master."
From Time Magazine Archive
Last week it became known that Henry Ford for the first time in many years had been reached by a minion of the law.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Well, I could hardly expect that,” returned the minion of the law, with a good-natured smile.
From Dorothy's Triumph by Raymond, Evelyn
"What is he like?" the minion of the law queried abruptly.
From Castles in the Air by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
And floating in the water Jim received another order, from the retreating and apologizing minion of the law, to stand at attention at Headquarters.
From Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life by Henry, Stuart Oliver
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