law
Translation
law, rule, principle, the police
Examples
There is a law against speeding.
There is a law against speeding.
He is studying law at the university.
He is studying law at the university.
It's a law of nature.
It's a law of nature.
They called the law on him.
They called the law on him.
Grammar Patterns
a law against ((-ing)) a rule forbidding (sth.) There is a law against speeding.
to study law to study the legal system He is studying law at the university.
a law of ((noun)) a principle of (sth.) It's a law of nature.
the law (informal) the police They called the law on him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rule, regulation, principle, statute
Etymology
From Old English 'lagu', from Old Norse 'lag' meaning 'law, something laid down'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that is 'laid' down for everyone to follow.