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The following 2 entries include the term the jungle.
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
the law of the jungle
noun phrase—used to describe a situation in which people do whatever they want to or whatever is necessary to survive or succeed
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