Law против Statute

Когда что использовать в английском, со значением, регистром и примерами.

Law

Формальное Топ 1000 (очень частое) A2 noun

Statute

Формальное Свыше 10 000 (реже)

Самое частое: Law

	Law	Statute
Произношение	🇬🇧 /["/lɔː/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/lɔː/"]/ Послушать Law	🇬🇧 //ˈstætjuːt// 🇺🇸 //ˈstætʃuːt// Послушать Statute
Значение	Rules made by a government to keep order.	A law made by a government.
Пример	The law requires that all drivers have insurance.	The new statute aims to reduce pollution in urban areas.
Регистр	Формальное	Формальное
Насколько частое	Топ 1000 (очень частое)	Свыше 10 000 (реже)
Уровень CEFR	A2	-
Часть речи	noun
Сочетания	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	pass a statute, amend a statute, statute law, enact a statute, statute of limitations
Антонимы	anarchy, chaos	-
Частые ошибки	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.	Confused with 'statue' - a figure made of stone or metal., Using 'statute' when referring to common laws or regulations instead of written laws., Mispronouncing the word, confusing it with 'statue'.
Заметки по употреблению	Use 'law' in formal contexts when discussing legal matters. Avoid in casual conversations unless relevant to the topic.	Used primarily in legal contexts. Less common in everyday conversation. Appropriate in academic writing and official documentation.

Частые вопросы: Law против Statute

В чём разница между Law и Statute?

Law: Rules made by a government to keep order. Statute: A law made by a government.

Что чаще встречается: Law и Statute?

Среди них Law самое частое в повседневном английском.

Можно ли использовать Law и Statute взаимозаменяемо?

Не всегда. Law и Statute близки и иногда пересекаются, но различаются по регистру, частоте и употреблению, поэтому замена одного другим может изменить смысл или тон. Стоит свериться с различиями выше, прежде чем заменять.