laws

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

breaking transgression violation

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

Antonyms

STRONG

consequence effect end outcome outgrowth result

WEAK

breaking lawlessness transgression violation

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Infringing on consumer protection laws can lead to fines of up to 10 percent of a company's global revenue.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Earlier this spring, Paramount conducted an external review into Shell’s conduct and found no violation of securities laws.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In response, Ryanair said its family seating policy "fully complies with all relevant laws and regulations".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

While civil-rights laws prohibit banks from discrimination in connection with their lending, firms have wide discretion around whom they decide to bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

National and state laws and a trend toward teaching and testing “core subjects” reshape social perceptions and create a permanent culture that continually marginalizes the arts in the curriculum.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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