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a system or mode of action in which the strongest survive, presumably as animals in nature or as human beings whose activity is not regulated by the laws or ethics of civilization.[1890-95]
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law of the jungle — a code that dictates survival by any means possible and that is presumed to be in effect among animals in their natural state or people unrestrained by any established law or civilized personal or civic control; also : activity following this… … Useful english dictionary
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The Law of the Jungle — is usually an expression that means every one for himself and anything goes (survival of the strongest). However, Rudyard Kipling in The Jungle Book uses it to mean an actual law code used by wolves and other animals in the jungles of India … Wikipedia
the law of the jungle — ► the law of the jungle the principle that those who are strongest and most selfish will be most successful. Main Entry: ↑jungle … English terms dictionary
(the) law of the jungle — the way in which only the strongest and cleverest people in a society stay alive or succeed. I was brought up on the streets where the law of the jungle applies, so I soon learnt how to look after myself … New idioms dictionary
law of the jungle, the — noun the principle that you need to be very determined and prepared to harm others in order to be successful … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
the law of the jungle — I the principle that those who are strong and apply ruthless self interest will be most successful II see jungle * * * the law of the jungle see ↑law • • • Main Entry: ↑jungle the law of the jungle … Useful english dictionary
law of the jungle — noun 1. the principle that might is right; allowing superior strength, viciousness and cunning to be the arbiters of who shall survive, as animals do in the jungle. 2. the same principle applied to the activities of humans as among a group of… …
law of the jungle — laws of nature according to which the strongest survive, the natural choice, survival of the fittest, never ending competition … English contemporary dictionary
