A2 noun Neutro #319 mais comum

law

/lɔː/

A system of rules created by a government to guide people's behavior in a society. These rules are enforced by institutions like the police and courts, and there are consequences if they are broken.

Exemplos

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1

You must obey the law when driving a car.

You must obey the law when driving a car.

2

The new law was passed by parliament yesterday afternoon.

The new law was passed by parliament yesterday afternoon.

3

Don't worry, it's not against the law to park your bike here.

Don't worry, it's not against the law to park your bike here.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
law
Verb
legislate
Advérbio
lawfully
Adjetivo
lawful
Relacionado
lawyer
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Dica de memorização

L-A-W: Legal Acts Work to keep us safe.

Quiz rápido

It is against the ____ to drive a car without a valid license.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: law

Exemplos

1

You must obey the law when driving a car.

everyday

You must obey the law when driving a car.

2

The new law was passed by parliament yesterday afternoon.

formal

The new law was passed by parliament yesterday afternoon.

3

Don't worry, it's not against the law to park your bike here.

informal

Don't worry, it's not against the law to park your bike here.

4

Scholars often analyze how a law impacts social behavior.

academic

Scholars often analyze how a law impacts social behavior.

5

The firm must comply with international employment law.

business

The firm must comply with international employment law.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
law
Verb
legislate
Advérbio
lawfully
Adjetivo
lawful
Relacionado
lawyer

Colocações comuns

break the law break the law
obey the law obey the law
pass a law pass a law
enforce the law enforce the law
international law international law

Frases Comuns

against the law

against the law

the long arm of the law

the long arm of the law

take the law into one's own hands

take the law into one's own hands

Frequentemente confundido com

law vs rule

Laws are official government regulations, while rules are less formal and can apply to games or schools.

law vs right

A right is a freedom you have, whereas a law is an obligation you must follow.

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Notas de uso

When referring to the academic subject or the system as a whole, it is often used without an article (e.g., 'to study law'). When referring to a specific regulation, use 'a law' or 'the law'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'make a law' when 'pass a law' is more common in professional contexts. They also sometimes confuse 'legal' (adjective) with 'law' (noun).

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Dica de memorização

L-A-W: Legal Acts Work to keep us safe.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old Norse word 'lag', meaning something laid down or fixed.

Padrões gramaticais

countable: 'There are many laws.' uncountable: 'He is interested in law.' preposition: 'against the law', 'by law'
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking countries, the concept of 'the rule of law' implies that no one, including government officials, is above the law.

Quiz rápido

It is against the ____ to drive a car without a valid license.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: law

Palavras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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