law
Definitions
The system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.
A statement of fact, deduced from observation, to the effect that a particular natural or scientific phenomenon always occurs if certain conditions are present.
Examples
The government passed a new law to protect endangered species.
He decided to study law because he wants to become a defense attorney.
Synonyms
Antonyms
anarchy lawlessness chaos disorder illegality misrule arbitrariness