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law

[law] / lɔ /
NOUN
rules of a government, society
Synonyms
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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
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decretum due process reg
Antonyms
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disorganization lawlessness
WEAK
transgression
NOUN
standard, principle of behavior
Synonyms
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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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"We continue to call on all parties to uphold international humanitarian law and protect civilian life," it added.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Under international law, the military is allowed to strike civilian power plants and other key infrastructure only if they contribute to a military operation and civilian harm is minimized.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The Times confirmed that state prosecutors dismissed charges against 10 officers in recent weeks through interviews with attorneys and two law enforcement sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

A Meta spokesperson told the BBC the breach was discovered over a year ago, after which the firm said it immediately fired the suspected employee and "referred the matter to law enforcement".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Jefferson had drafted the law to ban slavery in new territories in the northwest, the area west of Pennsylvania and north of the Ohio River.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis