Johnny Law
A folksy American slang term for a police officer or law enforcement in general — the kind of name you use when you want to keep things casual or signal that you're aware of being watched.
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A folksy American slang term for a police officer or law enforcement in general — the kind of name you use when you want to keep things casual or signal that you're aware of being watched. Johnny Law shows up in country songs, crime dramas, and everyday conversation as a slightly distanced, slightly sarcastic way to refer to the cops. It can be affectionate, neutral, or pointed depending on delivery.
They kept the party inside after someone spotted Johnny Law cruising the block twice in a row.
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(slang) A police officer.
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