Lawed: meaning, definitions and examples
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lawed
[ lɔd ]
legal context
The term 'lawed' is a past tense form of the verb 'law', which means to enact or establish a law or legal code. It is often used to describe situations where legislation has been formally enacted or a rule has been implemented. This term is not commonly used in contemporary legal discourse, but it can appear in historical contexts or specific legal discussions.
Synonyms
enacted, established, legislated.
Examples of usage
- The new regulations were lawed last month.
- The committee lawed several amendments to the bill.
- Changes were lawed to improve workplace safety.
Translations
Translations of the word "lawed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lei
🇮🇳 कानूनी
🇩🇪 rechtmäßig
🇮🇩 hukum
🇺🇦 законний
🇵🇱 prawny
🇯🇵 法律の
🇫🇷 légal
🇪🇸 legal
🇹🇷 yasal
🇰🇷 법적인
🇸🇦 قانوني
🇨🇿 zákonný
🇸🇰 právny
🇨🇳 合法的
🇸🇮 zakonit
🇮🇸 löglegur
🇰🇿 заңды
🇬🇪 სამართლებრივი
🇦🇿 qanuni
🇲🇽 legal
Etymology
The word 'law' originates from the Old English 'lagu', meaning something laid down or fixed, which in turn stems from the Proto-Germanic 'lagam' (something laid down). The evolution of law as a concept can be traced back to ancient societies where rules were established to govern conduct and maintain order. Over time, the term 'law' expanded into various derivatives, with 'lawed' emerging as the past tense form. While the usage of 'lawed' is rare in modern English, it still conveys significant meaning in discussions regarding legislative history and the development of legal systems.