Law: meaning, definitions and examples
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law
[ lɔː ]
legal system
The system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and may enforce by the imposition of penalties.
Synonyms
legislation, regulation, statute
Examples of usage
- He has broken the law and will be punished accordingly.
- The new law aims to protect the rights of citizens.
a rule or set of rules
A rule that is created by a government or other authority and that has to be obeyed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It's against the law to drink and drive.
- The company must comply with the environmental laws.
branch of knowledge
The system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and may enforce by the imposition of penalties.
Synonyms
jurisprudence, legal science, legal studies
Examples of usage
- He studied law at university.
- She is an expert in international law.
Translations
Translations of the word "law" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lei
🇮🇳 कानून
🇩🇪 Gesetz
🇮🇩 hukum
🇺🇦 закон
🇵🇱 prawo
🇯🇵 法律 (ほうりつ)
🇫🇷 loi
🇪🇸 ley
🇹🇷 kanun
🇰🇷 법 (beop)
🇸🇦 قانون
🇨🇿 zákon
🇸🇰 zákon
🇨🇳 法律 (fǎlǜ)
🇸🇮 zakon
🇮🇸 lög
🇰🇿 заң
🇬🇪 კანონი
🇦🇿 qanun
🇲🇽 ley
Word origin
The word 'law' originates from the Old English 'lagu', which means 'a rule or set of rules' established by authority and applicable to all members of a state or organization. The concept of law has evolved over centuries, shaping societies and governing human behavior. From ancient legal codes like the Code of Hammurabi to modern legal systems, the idea of law has been central to maintaining order and justice in human societies.
See also: lawbook, lawbreaker, lawbreaking, lawful, lawfully, lawfulness, lawgiver, lawless, lawlessness, lawmaker, lawmakers, lawmaking, lawman, laws, lawsuit, lawyer, lawyers, outlaw, unlawful, unlawfully.