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Might is right

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Power MisusePlay
Understand that 'might is right' highlights the misuse of power for personal benefit or to push an agenda. SlideThe king disregarded the law, saying might is right, and took the land.
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Justification CautionPlay
'Might is right' is often used sarcastically or critically to question moral decisions made by powerful entities. SlideThey took over other companies by force, claiming might is right.
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Historical ReferencePlay
'Might is right' can reference historical conquests where power determined legitimacy, such as empires expansion. SlideIn studying history, we see that might is right was often the rule of the land.