Law Definition
law
- noun
- the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
- legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity; "there is a law against kidnapping"
- a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society
- a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature; "the laws of thermodynamics"
- the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
- the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system; "he studied law at Yale"
- the force of policemen and officers; "the law came looking for him"
"Law" in song lyrics
See how law is used in real songs:
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"I'd rather be takin' a quick way out than gettin' caught by the law"
51.50 — Suicyde -
"Uhhh, and ow that I'm straight with the law,"
69 Boyz — Survival of Da Fittest -
"Taking with me my Koran and my belief in his law"
7L & Esoteric — Terrorist's Cell
Words that rhyme with law
Usage tips for "law"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "law" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for law to find words that pair well.