Your word is law Meaning in English
expression
YOR (or YUR) WURD iz LAW
YAW WURD iz LAW
Definition
This expression means someone must be completely obeyed—what they say is absolutely followed, as if it were law.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used to show respect, trust, or sometimes exaggeration. Can be sincere or playful/sarcastic, depending on tone. Commonly addressed to someone in authority or making decisions. Not used literally.
Spanish: tu palabra es leyPortuguese (BR): sua palavra é leiPortuguese (PT): a tua palavra é leiChinese (Simplified): 你的话就是命令Chinese (Traditional): 你的話就是命令Hindi: आपका शब्द ही कानून हैArabic: كلامك هو القانونBengali: তোমার কথা আইন - আপনার কথা আইনRussian: твоё слово — закон - ваше слово — законJapanese: あなたの言うことは絶対 - あなたの言葉は法律Vietnamese: lời của bạn là luật - lời anh/chị là luậtKorean: 당신의 말이 곧 법이다 - 네 말이 법이다Turkish: senin sözün kanun - sizin sözünüz kanunUrdu: آپ کا حکم ہی قانون ہے - تمہارا حکم ہی قانون ہےIndonesian: kata-katamu adalah hukum - perkataanmu adalah hukum
Example Sentences
When the boss says something, your word is law for the team.
basic
In our home, your word is law, Mom.
basic
If you say so, then your word is law.
basic
Relax, your word is law here—you pick the movie tonight.
natural
Wow, she said no dessert, and suddenly your word is law!
natural
Don't worry, with Dad in charge, your word is law around here.
natural