one law for the rich and another for the poor
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Meaning · English
The wealthy are treated more leniently than the less affluent under the law
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Người giàu có được đối xử nhẹ hơn những người ít tiền theo pháp luật
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “one law for the rich and another for the poor” mean?
The wealthy are treated more leniently than the less affluent under the law
Is “one law for the rich and another for the poor” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.