law

[law] / lɔ /

NOUN

rules of a government, society

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act case charge charter code constitution decision decree legislation mandate measure order precedent regulation requirement ruling statute

STRONG

assize behest bidding bylaw canon caveat command commandment covenant demand dictate divestiture edict enactment equity garnishment injunction institute instruction jurisprudence notice ordinance precept prescript prescription subpoena summons warrant writ

WEAK

decretum due process reg

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorganization lawlessness

WEAK

transgression

NOUN

standard, principle of behavior

Synonyms

STRONGEST

proposal regulation rule

STRONG

assumption axiom base canon cause criterion exigency formula foundation fundamental generalization ground guide maxim origin postulate precept proposition reason source theorem truth usage

WEAK

principium

Example Sentences

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Blaine Beaven, Saskatchewan's newly appointed firearms commissioner, told the BBC his province's law is designed to protect gun owners.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

However, a 1945 federal law, the McCarran-Ferguson Act, delegates authority to regulate the insurance industry primarily to individual states.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Beyond defense, the administration is proposing increased funding for federal law enforcement, including a boost of more than $40 billion for the Justice Department.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

His findings reached federal law enforcement, which took action against the network two weeks ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Did it ever occur to her that my uncle is a federal Indian law attorney and that we’ve had plenty of conversations about #LandBack?

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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