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The correct spelling is laws.
How to pronounce laws
/lɑz/
nounIPA: /lɑz/
Say it like: Law-s
The correct spelling is laws. The body of binding rules and regulations, customs and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities. For example: "entrapment is against the law"
Usage Examples
“entrapment is against the law”
“A new law forbids driving on that road.”
“It was a territory without law, marked by violence.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The body of binding rules and regulations, customs and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
- 2.A binding regulation or custom established in a community in this way.
- 3.(more generally) A rule, such as:
- 4.The control and order brought about by the observance of such rules.
- 5.A person or group that act(s) with authority to uphold such rules and order (for example, one or more police officers).
verb
- 1.To work as a lawyer; to practice law.
- 2.To prosecute or sue (someone), to litigate.
- 3.To rule over (with a certain effect) by law; govern.
- 4.To enforce the law.
- 5.To subject to legal restrictions.
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