Lawing: meaning, definitions and examples

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lawing

 

[ ˈlɔːɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal context

Lawing refers to the act of engaging with or practicing law. It can also imply the process of legally regulating or governing a particular matter. In modern usage, lawing may not be commonly used as a term, but it encompasses the broader implications of legal practice and the enforcement of laws. It’s often associated with the duties and responsibilities of lawyers and legal practitioners.

Synonyms

jurisprudence, law practice, legislation

Examples of usage

  • The lawing of contracts requires careful attention.
  • She dedicated her life to lawing and social justice.
  • Lawing has become essential in today's society.

Translations

Translations of the word "lawing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 direito

🇮🇳 कानून

🇩🇪 Recht

🇮🇩 hukum

🇺🇦 право

🇵🇱 prawo

🇯🇵 法律

🇫🇷 droit

🇪🇸 derecho

🇹🇷 hukuk

🇰🇷 

🇸🇦 قانون

🇨🇿 právo

🇸🇰 právo

🇨🇳 法律

🇸🇮 pravo

🇮🇸 lög

🇰🇿 заң

🇬🇪 კანონი

🇦🇿 qanun

🇲🇽 derecho

Etymology

The term 'lawing' originates from the Old English word 'lagu', which means 'law' or 'that which is laid down'. This etymological root is connected to the Germanic languages and has cognates in other languages such as Old Norse 'lag' and Dutch 'laag'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not only the concept of law itself but also the practice and enforcement thereof. The suffix '-ing' indicates a process or action, thus 'lawing' implies the act of engaging with legal matters actively. While 'lawing' is not widely used in contemporary language, it reflects the legal themes and practices that have shaped societies throughout history.