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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“We are committed to fully supporting law enforcement in their investigation.”

From The Wall Street Journal

That unease quickly focused on Ring’s planned integration with Flock Safety, a company that supplies automated license-plate readers and other monitoring tools used by law enforcement.

From Salon

The developments mark a rare public rebuke of federal immigration law enforcement and add to broader scrutiny over ICE’s use of force and transparency.

From Salon

“ByteDance is disregarding well-established copyright law that protects the rights of creators and underpins millions of American jobs,” the association said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It doesn’t mean separation happens,” said David Percy, a law professor at the University of Alberta, citing hurdles including ratification by the House of Commons and seven of 10 provinces.

From The Wall Street Journal

law

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