law
nounUK /lɔː/
US /lɔ/
A rule that everyone must follow.
It is against the law to steal.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The whole system of rules made by a government.
She decided to study law at university.
3. A rule that explains how nature works.
Gravity is a law of nature.
4. A rule in a game or sport.
The referee explained the new law to the players.