Law

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔː/

Law (noun)

  1. A system of rules that a country or community follows to keep order.
  2. The study or profession of understanding and applying rules in courts.
  3. 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

Synonyms of Law

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Law

  • absence of law or order
  • complete disorder and confusion