laws
word · lemma: law
/ˈɫɔz/
lawz
/lˈɔːz/
lawz
Definition
Rules created by a government or authority that say what people are allowed or required to do. The word can also refer more generally to the legal system of a country or area.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the plural when talking about rules made by the state: 'traffic laws', 'local laws'. 'Law' in the singular often means the subject or profession ('study law') or the whole system ('the law'). Also common in 'break the law' and 'against the law'.
Spanish: leyesPortuguese (BR): leisPortuguese (PT): leisChinese (Simplified): 法律Chinese (Traditional): 法律Hindi: कानूनArabic: قوانينBengali: আইনসমূহ - বিধিRussian: законыJapanese: 法律Vietnamese: luật pháp - luật lệKorean: 법률 - 법Turkish: yasalarUrdu: قوانینIndonesian: hukum - undang-undang
Example Sentences
These laws protect children at school.
basic
Every country has different laws.
basic
I didn't know the laws here were so strict.
natural
We must follow the laws of the city.
basic
Some of these laws are outdated and need to change.
natural
New laws won't help unless people actually respect them.
natural