Be no respecter of persons

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To treat everyone the same, without taking their status, position or class into consideration.

The law is no respecter of persons.
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Often appears as...

  • law is no respecter of persons
  • death is no respecter of persons

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Universal Equality

Suggests that status has no influence when it comes to certain actions or decisions.

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In the face of natural disasters, they are no respecter of persons.
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Identifying Discrimination

Used to highlight situations where unfair preference should not occur.

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A fair judge should be no respecter of persons.
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Equality Emphasis

Strengthens the idea that everyone is equal, especially in formal contexts like law or morality.

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Justice is no respecter of persons, treating rich and poor alike.
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