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Idiom word is law(someone's) word is law if someone's word is law, everyone must obey them.There's no use questioning any of his rules - his word is law around here.
(one's) word is lawOne has the ultimate authority; you must do what one says. You better do it, or you know what'll happen. Mom's word is law. I don't care what your supervisor said. I'm the boss here, so my word is law. someone's word is law If someone's word is law in an organization or group, everyone has to obey them. Inside the firm, Potter's word was law. His father was the kind of parent who saw no reason to discuss anything with his son; his word was law. Note: This expression is often used to suggest that this kind of behaviour is unreasonable. someone's word is law someone must be obeyed without question.your, his, etc. ˌword is ˈlaw used to say that somebody has complete power and control: Their father is very old-fashioned. His word is law in their house. |