law

[law] / lɔ /

NOUN

rules of a government, society

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act case charge charter code constitution decision decree legislation mandate measure order precedent regulation requirement ruling statute

STRONG

assize behest bidding bylaw canon caveat command commandment covenant demand dictate divestiture edict enactment equity garnishment injunction institute instruction jurisprudence notice ordinance precept prescript prescription subpoena summons warrant writ

WEAK

decretum due process reg

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorganization lawlessness

WEAK

transgression

NOUN

standard, principle of behavior

Synonyms

STRONGEST

proposal regulation rule

STRONG

assumption axiom base canon cause criterion exigency formula foundation fundamental generalization ground guide maxim origin postulate precept proposition reason source theorem truth usage

WEAK

principium

Example Sentences

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However, international law stipulates that ships aren’t permitted to change their flags mid-voyage unless there is a change of ownership or registration.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stefon looks forward to establishing the truth in a court of law.”

From Los Angeles Times

Joe Kennedy III, a former House member and grandnephew of the late president, said the venue "is a living memorial to a fallen president and named for President Kennedy by federal law".

From BBC

The Social Security trust funds are constrained by law and can only invest in a special type of U.S.

From MarketWatch

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