to win a victory over
Hammurabi defeated the cruel and fierce leaders and brought order to this violent world.

cruelly violent
Before that time, cruel and fierce leaders had fought each other.

being easily weak or broken
He is getting frail in his old age. If he falls he could easily break his hip.

just action, conduct, or treatment of other people
A wise ruler must govern with mercy and justice.

the system of rules and conduct observed by citizens of a community or nation, enforced by the governing body of the region
You will go to jail if you break the law.

the social or POLITICAL organization or control of an area
"order in the court!" the judge yells.

a set of rules or ideas that a particular group or organization uses to guide their actions
His laws introduced policies to protect all people-even women and children.

wanting or being able to use physical force to hurt someone or damage something
They thought that gorillas were violent.