English Synonym Finder

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

statute act decree regulation rule legislation edict

Antonyms

anarchy lawlessness chaos disorder illegality misrule arbitrariness