law
word
/ˈɫɑ/, /ˈɫɔ/
lah, law
/lˈɔː/
law
Definition
A law is an official rule made by a government or authority that tells people what they can or cannot do. It can also refer to a general principle that always works in nature or science.
Usage & Nuances
"Law" is used for both specific rules ('a new law') and the general system ('study law' at university). Scientific contexts use it for universal truths ('the laws of physics'). Often confused with 'rule' (less formal, not by government). Collocations: 'break the law', 'pass a law', 'under the law', 'by law'.
Spanish: leyPortuguese (BR): leiPortuguese (PT): leiChinese (Simplified): 法律Chinese (Traditional): 法律Hindi: कानूनArabic: قانونBengali: আইনRussian: законJapanese: 法律Vietnamese: luậtKorean: 법Turkish: kanun - yasaUrdu: قانونIndonesian: hukum
Example Sentences
The law says you can't park here.
basic
She studies law at university.
basic
No one is above the law.
natural
You must obey the law.
basic
Breaking the law can have serious consequences.
natural
Newton discovered the laws of motion.
natural