law
Example Sentences
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The European Parliament, both in 2018 and 2025, has warned of persistent threats to rule of law.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
The two charities, Caritas‑Lebanon and L'Oeuvre d'Orient condemned the cancellation as a violation of international humanitarian law, particularly as it affected vulnerable civilians trapped in their villages.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
But this investigation was unlike any Tamasi had seen in 19 years in law enforcement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
An expanded campaign against Iranian infrastructure and energy targets would represent an escalation, with human rights groups warning of the impact on civilians and potential violations of international law.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
I saw right away that if I didn’t say something to ease Mama’s mind she was liable to start laying down the law about my going to the bottoms.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
