Meaning of 'Law of unintended consequences'
What does the saying 'Law of unintended consequences' mean?
Idiom: Law of unintended consequences
Meaning:
Events and/or actions that result from the implementation of a law or rule that the makers of the law did not expect.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Law |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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