Law
Pronunciation: /ˈlɔː/
Law (noun)
- A system of rules that a country or community follows to keep order.
- The study or profession of understanding and applying rules in courts.
- A statement that describes a natural phenomenon, always true under the same conditions.
Examples
- Everyone must follow the law to maintain order.
- Breaking the law can lead to serious consequences.
Common collocations: obey the law, break the law, law and order, practice law, law degree