Meaning of the word law in English
What does law mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
law
US /lɑː/
UK /lɑː/
Noun
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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
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Ignorance of the law is no excuse.
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He was arrested for breaking the law.
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2.
a statement of fact, deduced from observation, to the effect that a particular natural or scientific phenomenon always occurs if certain conditions are present
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Newton's laws of motion are fundamental to physics.
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The law of supply and demand governs market prices.
3.
the profession of lawyers and judges
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She decided to study law at university.
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He has been practicing law for over 20 years.
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