law
US /lɑː/
UK /lɑː/
1.
lei, direito
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.
A ignorância da lei não é desculpa.
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He was arrested for breaking the law.
Ele foi preso por quebrar a lei.
2.
lei, princípio
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.
As leis do movimento de Newton são fundamentais para a física.
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The law of supply and demand governs market prices.
A lei da oferta e da demanda governa os preços de mercado.
3.
direito, advocacia
the profession of lawyers and judges
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She decided to study law at university.
Ela decidiu estudar direito na universidade.
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He has been practicing law for over 20 years.
Ele tem praticado direito por mais de 20 anos.