Be no respecter of persons
phrase
To treat everyone the same, without taking their status, position or class into consideration.
The law is no respecter of persons.

Often appears as...
- law is no respecter of persons
- death is no respecter of persons
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Idiomatic
phrase
To not show preference or bias towards certain individuals.
The virus is no respecter of persons, it can affect anyone.

Often appears as...
- virus is no respecter of persons
- disease is no respecter of persons
phrase
To treat everyone the same, without taking their status, position or class into consideration.
The law is no respecter of persons.

Often appears as...
- law is no respecter of persons
- death is no respecter of persons
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To not show preference or bias towards certain individuals.
The virus is no respecter of persons, it can affect anyone.

Often appears as...
- virus is no respecter of persons
- disease is no respecter of persons
Definition 1 of 2

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

In the face of natural disasters, they are no respecter of persons.
Identifying Discrimination
Used to highlight situations where unfair preference should not occur.

A fair judge should be no respecter of persons.
Equality Emphasis
Strengthens the idea that everyone is equal, especially in formal contexts like law or morality.

Justice is no respecter of persons, treating rich and poor alike.
Universal Equality
Suggests that status has no influence when it comes to certain actions or decisions.

In the face of natural disasters, they are no respecter of persons.
Identifying Discrimination
Used to highlight situations where unfair preference should not occur.

A fair judge should be no respecter of persons.
Equality Emphasis
Strengthens the idea that everyone is equal, especially in formal contexts like law or morality.

Justice is no respecter of persons, treating rich and poor alike.
Universal Equality
Suggests that status has no influence when it comes to certain actions or decisions.

In the face of natural disasters, they are no respecter of persons.
Identifying Discrimination
Used to highlight situations where unfair preference should not occur.

A fair judge should be no respecter of persons.
Equality Emphasis
Strengthens the idea that everyone is equal, especially in formal contexts like law or morality.

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