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word is law

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somebody's word is law

what someone says must be obeyed There's no use questioning anything around here, because my boss's word is law.

See also: law, word

somebody'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.

See also: law, word