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Law

🇬🇧 UK /["/lɔː/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/lɔː/"]/

Meaning of Law

a rule that deals with a particular crime, agreement, etc.

In simple words: Rules made by a government to keep order.

Law in a sentence

• The law requires that all drivers have insurance.
• She studied law to become a lawyer.
• He broke the law and had to go to court.
• In science, the law of gravity explains why objects fall to the ground.
• The law of supply and demand affects market prices.

How to use Law

Use 'law' in formal contexts when discussing legal matters. Avoid in casual conversations unless relevant to the topic.

Grammar pattern

law + object

Memory hint

Think of 'law' as the 'lawful' way to live; it's like a guidebook.

Related words

Collocations with Law

• administrative
• case
• civil
• become
• apply
• enforce
• allow something
• authorize something
• permit something
• court
• case
• suit
• above the law
• against the law
• beyond the law
• as the law stands
• law and order
• the law of the land
• administrative
• case
• civil
• become
• apply
• enforce
• allow something
• authorize something
• permit something
• court
• case
• suit
• above the law
• against the law
• beyond the law
• as the law stands
• law and order
• the law of the land
• administrative
• case
• civil
• become
• apply
• enforce
• allow something
• authorize something
• permit something
• court
• case
• suit
• above the law
• against the law
• beyond the law
• as the law stands
• law and order
• the law of the land
• practise/​practice
• firm
• school

Synonyms for Law

• principle

Opposites of Law

• anarchy
• chaos

Common mistakes with Law

• Confused with 'lawsuit' — remember 'law' is a set of rules, while 'lawsuit' refers to a legal case.
• 'Law' vs. 'rule' — 'law' is official, while a 'rule' can be informal or less strict.

Frequently asked questions about Law

What does Law mean?

Rules made by a government to keep order.

What is the definition of Law?

a rule that deals with a particular crime, agreement, etc.

How do you use Law in a sentence?

The law requires that all drivers have insurance.

Can you give another example of Law?

She studied law to become a lawyer.

What are synonyms for Law?

Common alternatives include principle.

What is the opposite of Law?

Opposite meanings include anarchy, chaos.

What words go with Law?

It commonly pairs with administrative, case, civil, become, apply, enforce, allow something, authorize something, permit something, court, case, suit, above the law, against the law, beyond the law, as the law stands, law and order, the law of the land, administrative, case, civil, become, apply, enforce, allow something, authorize something, permit something, court, case, suit, above the law, against the law, beyond the law, as the law stands, law and order, the law of the land, administrative, case, civil, become, apply, enforce, allow something, authorize something, permit something, court, case, suit, above the law, against the law, beyond the law, as the law stands, law and order, the law of the land, practise/​practice, firm, school.

What are common mistakes when using Law?

Confused with 'lawsuit' — remember 'law' is a set of rules, while 'lawsuit' refers to a legal case. 'Law' vs. 'rule' — 'law' is official, while a 'rule' can be informal or less strict.

How do you pronounce Law?

US: /["/lɔː/"]/, UK: /["/lɔː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Law formal or informal?

"Law" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Law?

Use 'law' in formal contexts when discussing legal matters. Avoid in casual conversations unless relevant to the topic.

What CEFR level is Law?

"Law" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.