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law - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
law
Definition
(noun) the collection of rules imposed by authority
Synonyms
:
jurisprudence
Example Sentence
civilization presupposes respect for the law
the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order
Definition
(noun) legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity
Example Sentence
there is a law against kidnapping
Definition
(noun) a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society
Synonyms
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natural law
Definition
(noun) a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature
Synonyms
:
law of nature
Example Sentence
the laws of thermodynamics
Definition
(noun) the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
Synonyms
:
jurisprudence
,
legal philosophy
Definition
(noun) the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system
Synonyms
:
practice of law
Example Sentence
he studied law at Yale
Definition
(noun) the force of policemen and officers
Synonyms
:
constabulary
,
police
,
police force
Example Sentence
the law came looking for him
Word used in video below:
text: I CAN'T BELIEVE HE'S GOING TO BE ON LAW & ORDER.
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