1. a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
2. the system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members
3. a statement of fact, deduced from observation, to the effect that a particular natural or scientific phenomenon always occurs if certain conditions are present
Usage: scientific

Examples

• Breaking the law can result in serious consequences.
• She studied law at Harvard University.
• The new law requires all drivers to wear seatbelts.
• Newton’s law of gravity explains why objects fall to Earth.
• The law arrived at the scene within minutes.
• International law governs relations between countries.
• He has great respect for law and order.
• The law of supply and demand affects prices.