laws

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

breaking transgression violation

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

Antonyms

STRONG

consequence effect end outcome outgrowth result

WEAK

breaking lawlessness transgression violation

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Speaking with one supporter on Saturday, he said the city needs to “make sure all the laws are being enforced.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

That includes for the first time making organisers legally responsible for ensuring invited speakers do not break hate speech laws.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Normally, the Supreme Court defers to a state court’s interpretation of its own state laws.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The proposed agreement, which does not include any admission or denial of the allegations, also bars the Adanis from future violations of key US anti-fraud laws covering investor deception, securities fraud and market manipulation.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“It seems you take very good care of the laws in Chattana City.”

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

laws

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