laws
The word “laws” has 1 syllable: laws
It's pronounced as /lɑːz/
What is synonym and antonym for laws?
In the thesaurus, “laws” has 9 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for laws along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for laws
- acts
- amendments
- bills
- codes
- constitutions
- ordinances
- police
- prohibitions
- statutes
Antonyms for laws
- higher laws
Meanings of laws
- noun
- The body of binding rules and regulations, customs and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
- A binding regulation or custom established in a community in this way.
- (more generally) A rule, such as:.
- The control and order brought about by the observance of such rules.
- A person or group that act(s) with authority to uphold such rules and order (for example, one or more police officers).
- The profession that deals with such rules (as lawyers, judges, police officers, etc).
- Jurisprudence, the field of knowledge which encompasses these rules.
- Litigation, legal action (as a means of maintaining or restoring order, redressing wrongs, etc).
- 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.
- One of two metaphysical forces ruling the world in some fantasy settings, also called order, and opposed to chaos.
- 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".).
- A tumulus of stones.
- A hill.
- verb
- To work as a lawyer; to practice law.
- To prosecute or sue (someone), to litigate.
- To rule over (with a certain effect) by law; govern.
- To enforce the law.
- To subject to legal restrictions.
Example Sentences
- The government is introducing new laws to combat cybercrime.
- Citizens are expected to follow the laws of their country.
- The environmental laws aim to reduce pollution and protect wildlife.
- Breaking traffic laws can result in hefty fines or penalties.
- She is studying the laws of physics in her advanced science class.
On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to laws, such as: acts, amendments, bills, codes, constitutions, higher laws, ordinances.
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