the law

noun
UK: /ðə lɔː/
US: /ðə lɑː/

  1. A system of rules that a society or government develops in order to deal with crime, business agreements, and social relationships.

    1. The law protects people. [ ] [ ]
    2. According to the law, you must wear a seatbelt in the car. [ ] [ ]

  2. A rule or principle that describes how something always happens in nature or science.

    1. The law says gravity pulls things down. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists study the laws of physics to understand the universe. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

rule principle legislation act regulation statute

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the law" in English means: A system of rules that a society or government develops in order to deal with crime, business agreements, and social relationships., A rule or principle that describes how something always happens in nature or science..

The phonetic transcription of "the law" is /ðə lɔː/ in British English and /ðə lɑː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the law": rule, principle, legislation, act, regulation, statute.

Example usage of "the law": "The law protects people.". More examples on the page.