law

The word “law” has 1 syllable: law

It's pronounced as /lɔː/

What is synonym and antonym for law?

In the thesaurus, “law” has 9 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for law along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for law

act
amendment
bill
code
constitution
legislation
ordinance
police
statute

Antonyms for law

higher law

Meanings of law

noun
1. The body of binding rules and regulations, customs and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
2. A binding regulation or custom established in a community in this way.
3. (more generally) A rule, such as:.
4. The control and order brought about by the observance of such rules.
5. A person or group that act(s) with authority to uphold such rules and order (for example, one or more police officers).
6. The profession that deals with such rules (as lawyers, judges, police officers, etc).
7. Jurisprudence, the field of knowledge which encompasses these rules.
8. Litigation, legal action (as a means of maintaining or restoring order, redressing wrongs, etc).
9. An allowance of distance or time (a head start) given to a weaker (human or animal) competitor in a race, to make the race more fair.
10. One of two metaphysical forces ruling the world in some fantasy settings, also called order, and opposed to chaos.
11. An oath sworn before a court, especially disclaiming a debt. (Chiefly in the phrases "wager of law", "wage one's law", "perform one's law", "lose one's law".).
12. A tumulus of stones.
13. A hill.
verb
1. To work as a lawyer; to practice law.
2. To prosecute or sue (someone), to litigate.
3. To rule over (with a certain effect) by law; govern.
4. To enforce the law.
5. To subject to legal restrictions.
interjection
1. An exclamation of mild surprise; lawks.

Example Sentences

He decided to study law at a prestigious university.
The new law aims to protect endangered species.
Breaking the law can lead to serious consequences.
She specializes in corporate law and has years of experience.
Everyone is expected to abide by the law in a civilized society.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to law, such as: act, amendment, bill, code, constitution, higher law, legislation.

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