law

noun
UK /lɔː/
US /lɔ/

A rule that everyone must follow.

It is against the law to steal.


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.