[MrB]

The phrase “force of law” needs to be clarified to a very fine point -

it is legal for them to put a gun to your head to make you comply with their will.

This should never be forgotten when it comes to “force of law”. It does indeed mean FORCE.

[ourworldawry]

“it is legal for them to put a gun to your head to make you comply with their will.”

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No pun intended, but there’s no point if there’s nothing for them to TAKE.