Difference between above the law and over the law...

[Giwi]

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #51 "Legal Expressions", question 9

I get the impression sometimes that she thinks she can never do anything wrong almost as if she is ......... the law.

(a) above
(b) over
(c) superior
(d) higher

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #51 "Legal Expressions", answer 9

I get the impression sometimes that she thinks she can never do anything wrong almost as if she is above the law.

Correct answer: (a) above
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what's the difference between above the law and over the law.
Thanks
Giwi

[Mister Micawber]

'Above the law' is an idiom meaning 'not subject to or immune to prosecution'. 'Over the law' is meaningless.
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