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law

law

 
 
pronunciation:
law
phrases:
against the law, break the law
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the set of rules that people in a society must follow.
The law is very complicated. Lawyers must study it for many years.
synonyms:
code, constitution
similar words:
custom, rule
definition 2: any one rule that a government makes and that people must follow.
Every state has a law about driving and drinking alcohol.
synonyms:
principle, regulation, rule
similar words:
command, guideline, order
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phrase: against the law, break the law
Word Builder: law +
  • lawful:
    according to the law; allowed by law.
  • unlawful:
    against the law; not allowed by law.
  • lawfully:
    in a lawful way; legal.
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