law
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
3 de 5You must obey the law when driving a car.
You must obey the law when driving a car.
The new law was passed by parliament yesterday afternoon.
The new law was passed by parliament yesterday afternoon.
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.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
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
You must obey the law when driving a car.
everydayYou must obey the law when driving a car.
The new law was passed by parliament yesterday afternoon.
formalThe new law was passed by parliament yesterday afternoon.
Don't worry, it's not against the law to park your bike here.
informalDon't worry, it's not against the law to park your bike here.
Scholars often analyze how a law impacts social behavior.
academicScholars often analyze how a law impacts social behavior.
The firm must comply with international employment law.
businessThe firm must comply with international employment law.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
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
Laws are official government regulations, while rules are less formal and can apply to games or schools.
A right is a freedom you have, whereas a law is an obligation you must follow.
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'.
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).
Dica de memorização
L-A-W: Legal Acts Work to keep us safe.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old Norse word 'lag', meaning something laid down or fixed.
Padrões gramaticais
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
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