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Word: lois (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Chamber. He refused. Chamber President Paul Painlevé called in a small detachment of the Garde Républicaine, M. de la Ferronnais stood firm in the minute of silence that stood out like an oasis in a limitless desert. The officer of the Garde began "Au nom de la loi . . ." Mr. Ferronnais thought better of his position, seized the officer's hand in a hearty handshake, walked out of the Chamber...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: FRANCE: The Great Quarrel | 3/30/1925 | See Source »

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